CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE

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You've gotta try this fudgy brownie with creamy mousse all wrapped up into one deliciously decadent dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pouch (10.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 egg
2 bags (11.5 oz each) semisweet chocolate chunks (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup toffee bits
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream
Additional powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and egg until smooth. Stir in 1 bag of the chocolate chunks. Pour batter into pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans and toffee bits over batter; press in lightly.
  • Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Run sharp knife around side of pan to loosen brownie layer.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 cup of the remaining chocolate chunks uncovered on High 1 minute; stir until smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat melted chocolate into cream cheese mixture.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the whipping cream. In chilled large bowl, beat remaining whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold chocolate-cream cheese mixture into whipped cream until no white streaks remain. Spoon mousse over brownie layer, smoothing top. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until mousse is set.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks uncovered on High 1 minute; stir until smooth. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup whipping cream until smooth. Run thin, flexible spatula around side of pan to loosen torte; remove side of pan. Spoon warm chocolate mixture over top of mousse, allowing some to drizzle down sides. Smooth top of torte with thin, flexible spatula. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until serving.
  • Just before serving, gently place 4-inch snowflake stencil on torte. Using fine wire-mesh strainer, sift additional powdered sugar over stencil. Carefully lift stencil from torte; repeat for additional snowflakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Steven 23 Rodriguez
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This torte looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Mayra Aguayo
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I would not recommend this recipe. The torte was not worth the time or effort.


Aman Rajpoot
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This torte was a bit disappointing. The mousse was grainy and the cookie crust was too dry.


Anushka Herath mudiyanselage
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The mousse was a bit too dense for my taste, but the cookie crust was delicious.


Arnesh Limbu
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it.


Devendra KD
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The mousse is so rich and decadent, and the cookie crust is the perfect balance.


Jenny Dari
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I'm not a baker, but this torte was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. My guests loved it!


Biplop Hossain
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This was my first time making a chocolate mousse torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious.


mr_ nawaz
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This torte was amazing! The mousse was so light and fluffy, and the cookie crust was the perfect balance. I would definitely make this again.


Jubayer Ahmed Gg
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I love chocolate mousse and this torte did not disappoint! The mousse was rich and decadent, and the cookie crust was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.


Jose Quinones
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This torte was a breeze to make and it turned out beautifully. The mousse was smooth and silky, and the cookie crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again!


Shah Geee
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mousse is so light and airy, and the cookie crust is the perfect crunchy base. I highly recommend this recipe!


Julius Micheal
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This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it. The mousse was very dense and the cookie crust was a bit dry. Overall, it was an okay dessert, but I wouldn't make it again.


4086ammad Usman
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate desserts, but this torte was amazing! The mousse was so rich and decadent, and the cookie crust was the perfect balance. I would definitely make this again.


Rk Rejaul
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the cookie crust was the perfect complement. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it.


Bijin Gurung
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This chocolate mousse torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the rich chocolate mousse and the crispy cookie crust was divine. I also loved the presentation - it looked so elegant.