BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE
In the grand tradition of European pastry, this torte alternates layers of crisp butter-wafer cookies with a dense bittersweet chocolate mousse. Best served chilled and thinly sliced, this dessert is elegant; the cookies are store-bought, so it's delightfully easy, too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make mousse: Put chocolate in a large bowl, and set aside. Heat 1 1/2 cups cream over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan until cream is steaming and small bubbles form on edges.
- Pour cream over chocolate. Stir until mixture is smooth. Let cool completely.
- Put remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, one-third at a time.
- Assemble torte: Line a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on sides. Spread enough mousse (3/4 to 1 cup) over bottom of pan to cover. Arrange 5 cookies on top in a single layer to cover, breaking them to fit as necessary. Spread enough mousse (3/4 to 1 cup) on top to cover; smooth into an even layer. Repeat process with remaining cookies and mousse until pan is full.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto surface, and refrigerate torte until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
- Remove plastic wrap from surface. Invert torte onto a serving plate; unmold, using overhang to coax it out. Remove plastic wrap. Dust with cocoa.
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Aliza Tariq
[email protected]This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Maa Tele
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this torte again for my next party.
Ambush
[email protected]This torte is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ashok Sunuwar
[email protected]I would recommend this torte to anyone who loves chocolate mousse.
vokia newlaw
[email protected]Overall, I thought this torte was just okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping.
ETS Studio
[email protected]I had trouble getting the mousse to set properly.
Morshed Khan
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Mahabub Sarita
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the almond crust, but the chocolate mousse is amazing.
Mzobanzi Ngqulunga
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Md Foycel
[email protected]I love the way this torte looks! It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.
Sneha Mishra
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's sure to impress your guests.
madhav bhattarai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It's not too sweet and the mousse is very light.
Haby Katusiime
[email protected]This is the best chocolate mousse torte I've ever had! The combination of the chocolate mousse and the almond crust is divine.
William Simpson
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully.
IMPRESSION
[email protected]This chocolate mousse torte is a dream come true! The texture is light and airy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.