Best 7 Flourless Apple Pecan Torte Recipes

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Calling all dessert enthusiasts and apple lovers! Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the delightful world of flourless apple pecan torte. This heavenly dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its rich, nutty crust, tender apple filling, and crunchy pecan topping, this torte is guaranteed to be the star of any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your baking pans, and let's embark on a delectable journey to create the ultimate flourless apple pecan torte.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLOURLESS APPLE-PECAN TORTE



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Matzo cake meal stands in for flour in this Passover-friendly dessert. The torte is studded with apples cooked in sweet kosher wine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch torte

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sweet red apples (6 ounces each), such as Braeburn or Jonagold, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or nondairy margarine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons sweet kosher wine
Vegetable oil cooking spray, for pan
6 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1 1/4 cups toasted pecans, finely ground
1/4 cup matzo cake meal (or finely ground matzo meal)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish: confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Toss apples with lemon juice. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; toss. Cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine. Cook until almost absorbed and apples are syrupy, about 3 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Whisk together yolks and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; fold in apples, pecans, matzo cake meal, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Whisk whites, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a clean bowl of a mixer until stiff, glossy peaks form. Working in 3 batches, gently fold whites into batter. Pour into pan. Bake until top is brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool.
  • Run a knife or an offset spatula around edge of torte. Remove from pan. Garnish with confectioners' sugar.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces, plus more for the pan
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter the bottom and side of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the chocolate and 1 1/2 sticks butter in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and stir until melted and combined. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and let cool slightly.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Gently fold half of the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the rest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top is no longer shiny and barely jiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan. Remove the springform ring and transfer to a platter; dust with cocoa powder.

NANA JOSé'S CHOCOLATE PECAN CAKE



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A Passover flourless chocolate pecan torte, served with berries sweetened with shaved piloncillo, raw Mexican brown sugar, and flavored with lime juice.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or pareve margarine
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup pecans
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
Dash of salt
3 tablespoons grated piloncillo sugar or brown sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup juice)
1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and halved
1 pint blackberries, washed
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Using a double boiler or pan over simmering water, melt together chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup butter. Set aside to cool.
  • Using a blender, chop pecans finely. Add eggs, vanilla, sugar, salt and melted chocolate mixture, blending until smooth. Pour batter into pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes; cake should be moist but not wet. Allow to cool completely.
  • For the garnish: In a large mixing bowl, combine piloncillo or brown sugar, lime zest and lime juice. Add strawberries and blackberries, and toss gently. Just before serving, toss again and spoon on top of cake. If desired, serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PECAN TORTE



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This torte is both dairy- and gluten-free. Toasted pecans lend a nutty flavor. Serve this simple dessert with lemon curd and berries for a sweet finish to your Passover meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch torte

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces pecans, toasted and finely ground (3 cups)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Lemon Curd for Pecan Torte
Mixed berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put egg yolks, granulated sugar, zest, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and thickened, about 4 minutes. Fold in pecans.
  • Beat whites in a clean mixing bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Pour into a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour (if top browns too quickly, tent with foil). Let cool on a wire rack 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with curd and berries; garnish with zest.

PECAN TORTE



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This is an old family recipe that uses our Texas pecans. I've made it often for birthdays and family gatherings. My brother-in-law said it was the only cake he's ever eaten in which the cake tastes as good as the frosting!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups ground pecans
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 5-6 minutes. Combine pecans and bread crumbs; stir into yolk mixture with vanilla. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Divide evenly among three greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. For frosting, combine milk and cornstarch in a saucepan until well blended. Add chocolate chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature. In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture; beat until fluffy. Spread between cooled cake layers. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

APPLE PECAN TORTE



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Make and share this Apple Pecan Torte recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 refrigerated pie crusts, singles softened
3 medium granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (15 ounce) can coconut pecan frosting
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Unfold both pie crusts.
  • Cut each crust in half.
  • Place crust halves on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Prick several times with fork.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool while preparing filling.
  • In large microwave-safe bowl, combine apples sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and vanilla Mix well.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  • Stir.
  • Microwave an additional 3 to 6 minutes, or until apples are tender (stirring once halfway through cooking) Place 1/2 cup of frosting in a small microwave safe bowl; set aside.
  • Add remaining frosting to apple mixture; stir until apples are coated.
  • Place one crust half in center of ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Spread with 1/3 of apple mixture (about 1 cup); sprinkle with 1/4 cup of pecans Top with second crust half, pressing lightly.
  • Repeat layers ending with fourth crust half.
  • Cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake at 450 for 8 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 1 or 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Microwave reserved frosting on high for 20 to 30 seconds, or until melted.
  • Pour over top of torte and spread to edges.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • To serve, cut into wedges.
  • If desired, serve with ice cream or whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 350.4, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 6, Sugar 32.5, Protein 5.2

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE



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Chocoholics-like me!-know that nothing says chocolate like a flourless torte. -Kayla Albrecht, Freeport, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large eggs, separated
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in chocolate mixture. With clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy., Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 40-45 minutes (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack., Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to chop the pecans finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the torte.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before grating them. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the torte.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the torte tough.
  • Bake the torte in a water bath. This will help to prevent the torte from cracking.
  • Let the torte cool completely before serving. This will help it to set properly.

Conclusion:

This Flourless Apple Pecan Torte is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your torte with a sweet or tart filling, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Flourless Apple Pecan Torte a try.

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