ORANGE MOUSSE CHOCOLATE TORTE

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I always get compliments from the chocolate lovers at my table when I serve them this cool tangy torte with its rich flourless chocolate cake.-Vicky Monk, Citrus Heights, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, cubed
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
4 large eggs
MOUSSE:
1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
14 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
White chocolate curls and baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, melt butter and bittersweet chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and nuts. Add eggs, one at a time, until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate., For mousse, in a saucepan, heat the orange juice concentrate, sugar and water until warm. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Add to chocolate; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add white chocolate; stir just until melted. Whisk in sour cream. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate, stirring often, until cool and thickened but not set, about 1-1/2 hours., In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold until orange mixture. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove torte from pan. Garnish with chocolate curls and cocoa if desired.

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Lacey.j
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my old chocolate torte recipe.


Alfred Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this recipe sounds intriguing. I might have to give it a try.


Fasakin Ayomide
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Baderinwa Omolayo A
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I'm looking for a new chocolate torte recipe. I think I'll give this one a try.


Jamielee Govender
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I'm going to try this recipe again. I think I just need to be more careful with the measurements.


TheBlueBear Developer
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my torte didn't turn out as expected. The mousse was too runny and the chocolate torte was too dense.


Jesus God
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I had some trouble getting the mousse to set, but I eventually got it right. The torte was delicious!


Nathan Cortez (Pikanene25)
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


pjmosharof
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I'm not a fan of orange, but I loved this torte! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.


M jeeman M jeeman
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This is the best chocolate torte I've ever had!


M Bodrul
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I love the combination of orange and chocolate. This torte is a new favorite!


Adnana Mehar
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This torte is a showstopper! It's perfect for a special occasion.


Ds rawal
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I was skeptical about the orange and chocolate combination, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors worked together perfectly.


kyle binder
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This torte was absolutely delicious! The orange flavor was subtle but present, and the chocolate torte was the perfect base. I will definitely be making this again.


Tinesa Hallmark
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out great! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the chocolate torte was rich and decadent.


Roobot Eassin
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This orange mousse chocolate torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the orange mousse and chocolate torte was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful.