CRANBERRY MOUSSE TORTE

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Pair cranberries with chocolate, plus just a hint of orange, in this luscious cranberry mousse. Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix helps make an easy, chocolatey crust.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons water
1 envelope (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 drops red food color, if desired
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 can (11.5 oz) frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap foil around outside of bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan to catch drips. Spray bottom only of pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat all base ingredients except chocolate chips with spoon 50 strokes; fold in chocolate chips. Spread in pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until base pulls away from side of pan; do not overbake. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons water in 2-quart saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand 1 minute to soften. Spoon cranberry sauce and 1/2 cup sugar over gelatin. Heat to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in orange peel. Cool at room temperature 20 minutes. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Fold in food color. Spoon mixture over cooled brownie base. Cover; refrigerate about 2 hours or until set.
  • Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in cranberry juice concentrate. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Cool 20 minutes at room temperature. Pour sauce into small resealable container. Refrigerate about 1 hour 30 minutes or until chilled.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over each serving of torte.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 57 g, TransFat 0 g

Earnest Saviye
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in this torte. It's the perfect balance to the sweetness of the chocolate crust. This is a great recipe for a holiday party.


Nikittia Jackson
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This torte was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The cranberry mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate crust was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


Barry Khan
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The cranberry mousse was surprisingly delicious, and the chocolate crust was the perfect complement.


Robo Raptor70
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I made this torte for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit. The kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the cranberry mousse, and the chocolate crust was a nice touch.


Mahnoor Alam
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The torte was beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend it for a special occasion.


Himera.1oo8 Muller
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This torte was delicious! The cranberry mousse was tart and refreshing, and the chocolate crust was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


ArMAn ArAiN
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I love the combination of cranberries and chocolate in this torte. The mousse is light and airy, and the chocolate crust is the perfect complement. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Evaniya Naidoo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were beautiful. The cranberry mousse was smooth and creamy, and the chocolate crust was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Phaddi Paddington
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I made this torte for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the light and fluffy mousse and the tangy cranberry filling. The chocolate crust was the perfect finishing touch.


Armin
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This cranberry mousse torte was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of tart cranberries and creamy mousse was perfect, and the chocolate crust added a rich and decadent flavor. I will definitely be making this again.