CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO TORTE WITH WARM CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories Cake Food Processor Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Pistachio Fall Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For pistachio paste:
- Finely grind nuts and sugar in processor. Add egg whites and blend well. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to small bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
- For torte:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8-inch-diameter springform pan. Line pan bottom with parchment paper; butter paper. Place chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Cool chocolate to lukewarm.
- Measure 1/3 cup pistachio paste and transfer to small bowl (cover and reserve for another use). Place remaining pistachio paste in large bowl; add butter. Using electric mixer, beat until blended. Beat in egg yolks, then melted chocolate. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites with salt in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until firm peaks form. Sift brown sugar over and fold in. Using flexible rubber spatula, fold egg-white mixture into chocolate mixture in 4 additions; transfer batter to prepared pan.
- Bake torte until center is slightly puffed and tester inserted into center comes out with some batter still attached, about 1 hour. Cool torte completely in pan on rack. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
- For ganache:
- Bring cream to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat; add chocolate and whisk until smooth. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Rewarm before using.
- Cut torte into wedges; place on plates. Pour warm ganache over. Sprinkle with pistachios and serve.
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DevilDaddi83 Fyrefly
[email protected]5 stars! This torte is a winner.
Charri Hensley
[email protected]I would highly recommend this torte to anyone who loves chocolate and pistachio. It's a truly special dessert.
Eric Gilbert
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a special occasion dessert that will impress your guests.
Aqeel Jutt
[email protected]The warm chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch to this torte. It's rich and decadent, and it really enhances the flavor of the chocolate.
Sheikh Raheem
[email protected]I love the way the pistachio flavor complements the chocolate. It's a unique and delicious combination.
Eduardo Ferrer Larrinaga
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
allah akbar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate torte, but this one is amazing! The pistachio flavor really makes it special.
Zaria Howard
[email protected]This torte is absolutely divine! The chocolate and pistachio flavors are a perfect match, and the warm chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Rosalba vega
[email protected]Overall, I thought this torte was good, but not great. I would probably not make it again.
k hut
[email protected]The texture of this torte was a bit dense for my liking. I would prefer a lighter, more airy texture.
Ranaali Raza
[email protected]I found this torte to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the recipe.
Sikkandar Sikkandar
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a special occasion dessert that will impress your guests.
Acshigh School
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Pauline Irungu
[email protected]The warm chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch to this torte. It's rich and decadent, and it really enhances the flavor of the chocolate.
GOLAM MOSTOFA
[email protected]I love the pistachio flavor in this torte. It's a nice change from the usual chocolate cake.
Asahday Cooper
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out beautifully! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow. The torte was a big hit with my family.
Mattison
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always perfect. The texture is dense and fudgy, and the flavor is rich and decadent.
Naveed Kayhani
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of chocolate and pistachio is always a winner. The warm chocolate ganache really took it over the top.