CHOCOLATE CHESTNUT TORTE
Categories Cake Milk/Cream Rum Food Processor Mixer Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Chestnut Gourmet Small Plates
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the torte:
- Line the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan with wax paper, grease the paper, and dust the pan with flour, knocking out the excess. In a food processor purée the chestnuts with the butter and the rum, scraping down the sides, until the mixture is smooth. Add the chocolate and blend the mixture until it is combined well. With the motor running, add the yolks, 1 at a time, and transfer the mixture to a large bowl. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the whites with the salt until they hold soft peaks, add the sugar, a little at a time, beating, and beat the meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Whisk about one fourth of the meringue into the chocolate mixture to lighten it and fold in the remaining meringue gently but thoroughly. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake the torte in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a tester comes out with crumbs adhering to it and the top is cracked. Let the torte cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes, remove the side of the pan, and invert the torte onto another rack. Remove the bottom of the pan, reinvert the torte onto a rack, and let it cool completely. (The torte will fall as it cools.)
- Make the glaze and garnish:
- Put the chocolate in a small bowl, in a saucepan bring the cream to a boil, and pour it over the chocolate. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and the glaze is smooth and stir in the rum. Dip each candied chestnut halfway into the glaze to coat it partially, transfer the chestnuts to a foil-covered tray, and let them set.
- Invert the torte onto a rack set on wax paper, pour the glaze over it, smoothing the glaze with a spatula and letting the excess drip down the side, and let the torte stand for 2 hours, or until the glaze is set. Transfer the torte carefully to a serving plate and garnish it with the coated chestnuts.
- Make the whipped cream just before serving the torte:
- In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters beat the cream until it holds soft peaks, beat in the sugar and the rum, and beat the mixture until it holds stiff peaks. Fold in the chopped candied chestnuts.
- Serve the torte with the whipped cream.
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Mohammad Rashid
[email protected]This torte is the perfect dessert for a dinner party. It's sure to impress your guests.
mthabisi masiso
[email protected]I'm definitely making this torte again. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Sudip
[email protected]This torte is a must-try for chocolate lovers. The combination of chocolate and chestnuts is divine.
Hakim Jack
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Summer Evans
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I loved this torte! The chocolate flavor is so rich and decadent, and the chestnuts add a nice subtle nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Valencia
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like a million bucks. The chocolate and chestnut flavors are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.
POWER TEACH ZONE
[email protected]This torte is absolutely stunning! It looks like it came from a professional bakery. The flavor is just as impressive. The chocolate is rich and decadent, and the chestnuts add a lovely nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
JENNIFER GAKII
[email protected]I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The combination of chocolate and chestnuts is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulraheem chachar
[email protected]Wow! This torte is amazing! The chocolate and chestnut flavors are perfectly balanced. The texture is light and fluffy, yet rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.
Santina King
[email protected]This chocolate chestnut torte is an absolute delight! The combination of rich chocolate and nutty chestnuts is heavenly. The texture is moist and decadent, and the overall flavor is perfectly balanced. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out