Best 9 White Chocolate Christmas Torte Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the season with our guide to the perfect White Chocolate Christmas Torte. Discover a symphony of textures and flavors as you embark on a culinary journey to create this festive masterpiece. From the rich, creamy filling to the delicate, crispy crust, each bite promises an unforgettable taste sensation. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this exquisite holiday dessert that captures the magic and joy of the Christmas spirit.

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

WHITE CHOCOLATE TORTE



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Looking for a change from heavy, chocolate desserts? Try this white chocolate cake! It's wonderfully moist and slices well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
6-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chocolate curls

Steps:

  • Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and water, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; discard waxed paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 885 calories, Fat 49g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (80g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TORTE



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Talk about a scene-stealer! This raspberry-filled cake, an exceptional dessert for any meal, is an especially lovely ending for a holiday feast. -Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3/4 cup water
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM FROSTING:
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup seedless raspberry jam, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine butter, water and white chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the buttermilk, eggs and extracts. , In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, baking soda and remaining flour. Gradually beat in butter mixture. Stir in pecan mixture. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth., To assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of jam over one cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Warm remaining jam; drizzle over dessert plates. Top with a slice of torte.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857 calories, Fat 40g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 119g carbohydrate (91g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE



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We grow raspberries, and this is one of my favorite ways to use them. Whenever I serve this scrumptious torte, I get oohs and ahs. -Martha Schwartz, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease paper and set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake 26-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely; gently peel off waxed paper., In a small saucepan, bring raspberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Press raspberries through a sieve; discard seeds. Cool., In same pan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in raspberry puree until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Spread between cake layers., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in melted chips; fold in whipped topping. Spread over top and sides of cake. Pipe frosting over top edge of cake and garnish with berries if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TORTE



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I found this recipe in the bonus book from Simple and Delicious Magazine. This raspberry-filled cake is an especially lovely ending for a holiday feast. Don't be intimidated by the list of ingredients. It takes some time, but this show-stopping dessert is really quite simple, is what the add says!!! I haven't made this yet, but sounds so delish and looks so elegant.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups butter, cubed
3/4 cup water
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped (squares)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 1/2 cups flour, divided
1 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
4 ounces squares white baking chocolate, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup raspberry jam, seedless, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, water and white chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the buttermilk, eggs and extracts.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, baking soda and remaining flour. Gradually beat in the butter mixture. Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9-in round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt white chocolate over very low heat. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionaly. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • To assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of jam over one cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Warm remaining jam; drizzle over dessert plates. Top with a slice of torte.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1151.2, Fat 54.7, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 184.3, Sodium 534.9, Carbohydrate 158.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 122.5, Protein 11.2

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE



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I picked this recipe up last Christmas from a Christmas fair I went to with my mom. It is absolutely gorgeous and just melts in your mouth. A great treat for a dinner party dessert or to pass around as a little bite. Make it the night before and put it in the fridge for best results.

Provided by Delete_

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

225 g ginger biscuits, finely crushed
75 g butter
700 g good white chocolate
600 ml double cream
icing sugar or cocoa powder, to decorate
raspberries, to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Line the base of a 23cm (9 in) round spring form tin with greaseproof paper.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the biscuit crumbs. Press into prepared tin and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Break chocolate into small pieces and place in saucepan with half the cream. Heat very gently, stirring occasionally until almost smooth - be careful not to overheat as it will solidify again.
  • Pour into a bowl and cool for 15 mins or until just beginning to thicken. Stir occasionally.
  • Whip the remainder of the cream until it forms soft peaks. Fold into the cool chocolate mixture.
  • Pour over the biscuit base and chill for at least 3 hrs, preferably overnight. Sprinkle with icing sugar/cocoa powder, cut into squares and press a raspberry into the centre of each square.

BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Best white chocolate cake ever! It is pretty dense, kind of like a pound cake. Great with a mascarpone cheese frosting, fresh raspberries, and/or lemon curd.

Provided by andreascakesandcatering

Categories     Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces good quality white chocolate
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups white sugar, divided
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 large eggs, separated, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter two 10-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Chop chocolate.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl.
  • Combine chopped chocolate with 1/2 cup cream in a heavy, medium saucepan over low heat; stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Mix in remaining 1/2 cup cream, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla. Remove from the heat.
  • Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with white chocolate mixture.
  • Using an electric mixer fitted with clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Continue beating until stiff, but not dry.
  • Fold egg whites into the cake batter in two additions. Divide batter among the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the cake pans for 15 minutes. Turn cakes out onto a wire rack, peel off parchment paper, and let cool completely, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 157.9 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE



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Make and share this White Chocolate Raspberry Torte recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces coarsely chopped white baking bar or 2 1/2 cups white vanilla chips
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh raspberries or 1 cup frozen raspberries, without syrup, thawed, drained on paper towels
2/3 cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour bottom and sides of 9 or 10 inch springform pan.
  • In medium saucepan over low heat, melt 8 oz. of the white baking bars and butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Cool slightly.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs on high speed until light lemon colored, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thickened and very light yellow. By hand, fold in flour, salt, almond extract, melted white chocolate and remaining 8 oz. of chopped white baking bars. Fold in raspberries. Spread in greased and floured pan. Sprinkle with almonds; press lightly.
  • Bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes or until top is golden brown and springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate chips in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Using wire whisk, beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle glaze over top of torte; allow to set. Serve at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 103, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 29.8, Protein 5.6

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS FUDGE



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Make and share this White Chocolate Christmas Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HDMac

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 lbs.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Parkay margarine
12 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 (7 ounce) jar kraft marshmallow cream
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, sour cream and margarine in heavy 2 1/2 to 3 quart saucepan; bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Continue boiling 7 minutes over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  • Remove from heat; stir in chocolate until melted.
  • Add remaining ingredients; beat until well blended.
  • Pour into greased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.
  • Cool at room temperature, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2403.5, Fat 117.8, SaturatedFat 43.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 652.6, Carbohydrate 335.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 299.2, Protein 17.9

WHITE CHOCOLATE-FUDGE TORTE - PILLSBURY 2006



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This is a rich and decadent dessert. A little bit goes a long ways with this recipe. This is a terrific dessert for dinner parties or even an alternative to a traditional cake. Please note the lack of flour in this recipe..in the end...you won't even miss it. ;) This does take alot of prep time, I recommend planning ahead on this one.

Provided by Johnsdeere

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h35m

Yield 16 pieces, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs
1 cup white chocolate chunks or 1 cup white vanilla baking chips, melted
1 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons white Creme de Cacao, if desired
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, if desired
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 9-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spary. In 3-quart saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool Completely, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed 5 minutes or until triple in volume.
  • Fold eggs into cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. pour batter evenly into pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes (Cake edges will be set but, center will jiggle when moved). Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In heavy 1-quart saucepan, heat white chocolate and 3 Tablespoons of the whipping cream over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and, if desired, creme de cacao with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. While beating, slowly add white chocolate mixture, beating until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • In small bowl, beat remaining whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold into white chocolate mixture; if desired, fold in miniature chocolate chips. Spread topping over cake. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • To prepare sauce, drain raspberries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 3/4 cup. In 1-quart saucepan, mix syrup mixture and cornstarch. Stir in jelly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and clear. Stir in raspberries. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Remove side of pan; leave torte on pan bottom. Serve dessert with sauce. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 147.3, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 34.8, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your torte will taste. Use real butter, semisweet chocolate, and fresh eggs.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your torte tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the torte in a water bath: This will help to prevent the torte from cracking and will also help to keep it moist.
  • Let the torte cool completely before serving: This will help the torte to set and will make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This white chocolate Christmas torte is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its creamy white chocolate filling, moist chocolate cake layers, and festive holiday decorations, this torte is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this white chocolate Christmas torte a try. You won't be disappointed!

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