PISTACHIO MOUSSE BROWNIE TORTE
Source: Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest "When the celebration calls for a stunning dessert, look no further than rich brownie layers filled with a nutty mousse."
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 3h45m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Lightly spray bottom of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- Line bottoms of pans with cooking parchment paper; lightly spray paper with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and eggs 50 strokes with spoon.
- Spread half of batter (1 1/2 cups) evenly in each pan.
- Bake 27 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge of pan comes out clean.
- Cool in pans on cooling racks 10 minutes.
- Run knife around edge of pans to loosen.
- Place cooling rack upside down on 1 pan; turn rack and pan over.
- Remove pan and parchment paper.
- Repeat with second brownie layer.
- Place racks with brownie layers in refrigerator to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, measure 1 tablespoon of the pudding mix; reserve for garnish.
- In large bowl, beat remaining pudding mix, the milk and 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and creamy; stir in nuts.
- Cover; refrigerate.
- Carefully cut each brownie layer horizontally in half, using long serrated knife, to make 4 layers.
- On serving plate, place 1 brownie layer, cut side down.
- Spread 1/3 of the mousse (3/4 cup) evenly to edge of brownie.
- Repeat layering twice, using 2 brownie layers (place cut sides down) and remaining mousse.
- Top with remaining brownie layer, cut side down.
- Refrigerate torte while making glaze.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until bubbles start to form at edge of saucepan.
- Remove from heat.
- Add chocolate; stir constantly until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and corn syrup.
- Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
- Stir glaze; spoon over top of torte, allowing some to run down side.
- Return torte to refrigerator while making garnish.
- In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream, the powdered sugar and reserved 1 tablespoon pudding mix on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with star tip and pipe rosettes on top of torte, or spoon dollops of mixture on torte.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Cover and refrigerate any remaining torte.
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Clara Tims
[email protected]I was disappointed with this torte. The mousse was grainy and the brownie layer was dry. The pistachio flavor was also not very strong. I would not recommend this recipe.
Jibon100 Jibon100
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The pistachio flavor was strong and nutty, and the mousse was light and airy. The brownie layer was a bit dry, but it was still good. Overall, I enjoyed this torte and would rec
Alicia Swager
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had. The pistachio mousse was light and fluffy, and the brownie layer was rich and fudgy. The pistachio crust added a nice crunch. Overall
Vida Dzakpasu
[email protected]This torte was a showstopper! It was so beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Abdessalam Alaoui
[email protected]Disappointed.
Christian sunday
[email protected]Amazing! Will definitely make again.
Norrjahan Jahan
[email protected]Not as good as I expected.
FamousBlackberry
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty!
John Noway
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The pistachio mousse was light and fluffy, and the brownie layer was rich and fudgy. The pistachio crust added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Siphe Gamede
[email protected]I was disappointed with this torte. The mousse was grainy and the brownie layer was dry. The pistachio flavor was also not very strong. I would not recommend this recipe.
Hayden Eaton
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The pistachio flavor was strong and nutty, and the mousse was light and airy. The brownie layer was a bit dry, but it was still good. Overall, I enjoyed this torte and would rec
Ray treehugger
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and pistachio, so I knew I had to try this torte. I was not disappointed! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the brownies were rich and fudgy. The pistachio crust added a nice crunch. Overall, this was a deliciou
Omar Ahmadi
[email protected]The pistachio mousse brownie torte was a success! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was divine. I will definitely be making this again.
AKD Tube
[email protected]This torte was a bit more work to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate and pistachio.
Mark Buchanan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pistachio desserts, but this torte changed my mind. The pistachio flavor was subtle and delicate, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate. The mousse was light and airy, and the brownie layer was fudgy and decadent. I will
Jayda Hill
[email protected]This pistachio mousse brownie torte was an absolute delight! The combination of the rich, fudgy brownies, the creamy pistachio mousse, and the crunchy pistachio crust was simply divine. I loved the vibrant green color of the mousse, which made the to