Chocolate raspberry torte

United States
May 2, 2007 1:58pm CST
Heavenly Chocolate-Raspberry Torte Prep Time: 20 min ; Start to Finish: 1 hr 50 min Makes: 12 servings Nutrition Information Dark chocolate is the perfect complement to subtle raspberry in this luscious dessert. 1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free raspberry yogurt 6 Nature Valley® roasted almond crunchy granola bars (3 pouches from 8.9-oz box), finely crushed (heaping 1 cup)* 1 cup egg whites (about 7) 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fat-free half-and-half 2 teaspoons raspberry-flavored syrup (for coffee drinks) or red raspberry syrup (for pancakes) 1/4 cup powdered sugar Fresh raspberries, if desired Fresh mint leaves, if desired 1 . Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom of 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper. Spray paper and side of pan with cooking spray. 2 . Reserve 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips for glaze; place remaining chips in medium microwavable bowl (or place in top of double boiler). Stir in yogurt until chips are coated. Microwave on High in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until chips are completely melted (or heat in double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently, until melted). Stir in crushed granola bars and egg whites until well blended. Pour batter into pan. 3 . Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until side of torte has risen and center is shiny but firm when touched (if center rises, torte has been overbaked). Cool in pan on wire rack, about 30 minutes (as torte cools, side will pull away from pan and torte will slightly sink). Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. 4 . In small microwavable bowl, microwave reserved 1/2 cup chocolate chips and the half-and-half on High in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until chips are melted. Cool slightly, about 2 minutes. 5 . Place wire rack upside down over pan; turn rack and pan over. Remove pan and parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture over torte; spread over top and side. Slide torte onto serving plate. 6 . In small bowl, mix syrup and sugar. Place in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and cut tiny hole in one bottom corner. Drizzle over top of torte in spiral pattern; gently run toothpick back and forth through spiral pattern to feather. Refrigerate until glaze is set and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. 7 . Before serving, garnish tray and/or individual dessert plates with raspberries and mint. Cut torte into wedges with warm, dry knife, cleaning knife between cuts. Store torte in refrigerator. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
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@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
2 May 07
Wow I did not know that you could put this into a torte oh well as they say you learn something every day and I have learnt this new recipe from you today and I certainly will also be making a copy and paste and giving this recipe a try as it sounds wonderful thank you my friend with a + rating xx
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@aprilgrl (4460)
• United States
2 May 07
Sounds easy to make thanks for sharing this recipe.
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• United States
2 May 07
I'm not a raspberry fan, but hubby is. I am going to save this one, because it sounds just perfect for me to make for him for his birthday...in July. I know it's a way off, but I've been wondering what I can fix him that will be different and delicious. This sounds perfect. Thank you again for a wonderful recipe. Hugs.
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2 May 07
Now, this one is a keeper. I shall be printing this out. It'll give me something else to prepare for my brother when he comes over. Raspberries and chocolate, two of my favorites. Thanks for the great recipe!
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• India
2 May 07
Wow what a big recipe. I will surely try out. Hey can you give me a recipe on lemon cake. I like lemon cakes. Please give it to me.
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• Croatia (Hrvatska)
10 May 09
Gosh this post is 3 years old now... lol.. Good recipe . It sounds that's very good taste.
• United States
3 Nov 08
Gosh I can't believe it has been 2 years since this post was made.