Nestlé® Treasure Torte Dusted With Gold

STEP 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

STEP 2

Coarsely chop candy, except reserved 12 candies; set aside.

STEP 3

Melt chocolate chips and butter in large metal bowl set over saucepan of gently boiling water; stir until smooth. Remove bowl from heat; cool mixture 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour until well mixed.

STEP 4

Beat egg whites with 1/8 teaspoon salt in large mixer bowl 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Beat 1/4 of egg whites into chocolate mixture to lighten. Gently stir in remaining egg whites. Gently stir in chopped candy. Pour into prepared pan.

STEP 5

Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove side of pan; cool completely. Invert onto rack; remove bottom of pan. Invert torte onto serving platter.

STEP 6

Place whipping cream in small saucepan. Cook whipping cream over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil; add chocolate. Reduce heat to low. Stir until smooth. Let stand until slightly thickened. Spread glaze evenly over top and sides of torte. Refrigerate 2 hours, or until serving time.

STEP 7

Cut torte into 12 wedges. Place 1 reserved candy on top of each wedge. Drizzle serving plates with caramel topping; place torte wedge on top. Sprinkle with gold dust and gold flakes.