Instructions: Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan. In a small metal bowl set over barely simmering water melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and the butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is foamy, whisk in the chocolate mixture and a pinch of salt, whisking until the mixture is smooth, and fold in the flour, remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips, and the peanuts.

Spoon the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly, and bake the torte in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out with some crumbs adhering to it.

Transfer the torte to a rack, let it cool for 10 minutes, and serve it warm, cut into wedges, with the ice cream.

This recipe yields one 8-inch torte.

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