Chocolate Truffle Torte

Chocolate Truffle Torte
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4 Reviews
Chocolate truffle torte is an elegant dessert -- perfect to enjoy after a romantic dinner.
30 min
Prep Time
2:00
Total Time
16 servings

Ingredients

Torte

1/2 cup
Land O Lakes® Butter
8 (1-ounce) squares
semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup
powdered sugar
4
large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/2 cup
very finely ground almonds
1/2 cup
sour ceam
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour

Frosting

4 (1-ounce) squares
semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons
Land O Lakes® Butter, melted
2 tablespoons
honey

Sauce

1 (10-ounce) package
frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
2 teaspoons
cornstarch

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch round cake pan. Line with aluminum foil, leaving excess foil over edges; grease foil. Set aside.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup butter and 8 squares chocolate in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until smooth; set aside.
  3. Combine powdered sugar and eggs in bowl. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until light in color and foamy. Add all remaining torte ingredients. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add chocolate mixture. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
  4. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch. (Do not overbake.) Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes. Remove from pan by lifting aluminum foil. Remove aluminum foil; place onto serving plate.
  5. Place all frosting ingredients in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until melted and smooth. Frost top and sides of torte with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
  6. Press raspberries through fine wire strainer; discard seeds. (Strain raspberries again, if seeds still remain.)
  7. Place strained raspberries and cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan; stir with whisk until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil. Boil, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool 5 minutes; stir. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  8. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons raspberry sauce on individual dessert plates; place slice of torte on top of sauce.

Recipe Tips

Torte and sauce can be made 1 to 2 days ahead. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
300
Cholesterol
75mg
Carbohydrates
26g
Protein
5g
Fat
20g
Sodium
95mg
Dietary Fiber
2g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

Made this for company and were they ever impressed. I added a dab of whipped cream then the fresh raspberries on top and it looked so professional like we were dining out in a fine restaurant. Since there was left overs the next night we invited another couple over and it was as good as the first night.

Posted June 29, 2012 by Lynn M.

Rating

This is easy enough for a novice and tastes like it was made by a pro. I'm too busy to waste time on so-so recipes, but I'm making this one again tonight. It's a keeper! The sauce is worth the extra effort.

Posted March 03, 2010 by Mary

Rating

I would love to bake this for valentines day. I have a question about the ground almonds. Do you measure the nuts before you grind them or after? Hope someone knows the answer. Thanks!

Posted February 10, 2010 by Carol

Rating

Scrumptious!! This recipe is delicious,a chocolate lovers delight! I made it with a strawberry sauce,and will definitely make it again.

Posted June 24, 2009 by silvia

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