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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Nelay Nath
[email protected]This torte is very heavy. I felt very full after eating it.
ma'at white
[email protected]This torte is very messy to make. I had chocolate and pistachio crumbs all over my kitchen.
Alikarachi 109tv
[email protected]This torte is very difficult to make. I had to follow the instructions very carefully.
Gohar khan
[email protected]This torte is very rich and decadent. I couldn't eat more than a few bites.
Shahb Khan
[email protected]The ingredients for this torte are very expensive. I spent over $50 on them.
Grady Olson
[email protected]This torte is very time-consuming to make. I spent over 2 hours on it.
Travis the Junkie
[email protected]I didn't have any pistachios on hand, so I used chopped walnuts instead. It turned out great!
Marica Hardy
[email protected]The torte was a bit dry. I think I overbaked it. Next time, I'll bake it for a few minutes less.
Myron Benally
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the ganache to thicken. I ended up having to add a little bit of butter to it.
Mach “SlayQueen” Nhiany
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a semi-sweet chocolate instead of a bittersweet chocolate.
kakon roy
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pistachio, but this torte changed my mind. The combination of chocolate and pistachio is heavenly.
Bd Miusic
[email protected]This torte is a bit challenging to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning and delicious.
Safyanjutt
[email protected]The pistachio flavor in this torte is amazing! It's the perfect balance of chocolate and nuts.
Antonio Velez
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Dale Martin
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate pistachio torte he's ever had.
Fatimat Amunume
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.
Onyedika Miracle
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and pistachio, and this torte is the perfect way to enjoy it. The ganache is rich and luscious, and the torte is moist and flavorful.
Beneesha Thapa
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte was cooked to perfection.
toast toons
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so rich and decadent, and the pistachio flavor really shines through.
Abdallah Juma
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and pistachio was divine, and the warm chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.