Chocolate Peanut Crunch Bar Cake

Make the milk chocolate layer: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overha on two sides. Melt the milk chocolate according to the melting instructions the peanut butter and oil on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the cookie crumbs and chocolate. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Spread with a rubber spatula in an even layer. Tap the pan on the counter t remove any air bubbles. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze 20 minut or until firm. Make the bittersweet chocolate layer: Melt the dark chocolate according to the melting instructions in the Chocol In a chilled large bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the cream high speed just until soft mounds begin to form. (Do not overwhip the cream Using a rubber spatula, quickly fold ½ of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Fold in the remaining cream. Scrape the bittersweet chocolate mixture over the milk chocolate layer. Spread in an even layer. Tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbl cake may be prepared 2 days in advance.) Unmold the cake: Using the plastic wrap as handles, lift the cake from the pan. Slide the cake off the plastic wrap onto a cutting board. Dust the top of t cake with cocoa powder, if desired. Using a long sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry, cut the cake into 1-inch strips. Cut each strip in hal to make eight 4-by-1-inch bars. Allow the bars to stand at room temperature before serving. Arrange 2 bars on each dessert plate.

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