Peanut Butter Torte

INGREDIENTS

• 1¼ cups finely chopped salted peanuts (for the filling, crunch, and toppings)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder (or finely ground instant coffee)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (or finely chopped semisweet chocolate)
• 24 Oreo cookies, finely crumbled or ground in a food processor or blender
• ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• Small pinch of salt
• 2½ cups heavy cream
• 1¼ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1½ cups salted peanut butter - crunchy or smooth (not natural)
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped