Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Ribbon Torte

cUte Kitty pUnk's Note:

Slightly adapted recipe from the National Honey Board - this decadent dessert is easy to whip together - layering chocolate ice cream, peanut butter parfait and rich, dark chocolate sauce.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 cake

• 1 1/3 cups honey, divided
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers
• 1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Directions:

1. To prepare chocolate sauce: in a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup cream, cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, over medium heat, until mixture is well blended and smooth. Set aside; cool to room temperature.
2. Using a 9-inch springform pan: place parchment paper at bottom and spread a thin layer of honey around inside pan with spatula. Now the lady fingers will stick to the side. Gently press lady fingers, curved side facing out, upright around sides of springform pan. Pack ice cream in even layer into bottom of pan; freeze while preparing peanut butter mixture.
3. In medium bowl, mix peanut butter, cream cheese, remaining 2/3 cup honey and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended. Whip remaining 1/2 cup cream until soft peaks form; fold into peanut butter mixture. Spread peanut butter mixture over chocolate ice cream layer in pan. Top evenly with cooled chocolate sauce. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, or until firm, before serving.