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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Sultan Umar
[email protected]This pistachio mousse brownie torte is amazing!
Moaad Solo
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
ALLEN TREMBATH
[email protected]This torte is a must-try!
Robiul Hossin
[email protected]The praline topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Ijeomah Charles
[email protected]The brownie layer is rich and fudgy.
Angel Cornwall
[email protected]The pistachio mousse is so light and fluffy.
Bona Bona
[email protected]I love the combination of pistachio and chocolate in this torte.
mtariq iqbal
[email protected]This torte is a showstopper! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
keirra montgomery
[email protected]I've been wanting to try this recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I finally did! The torte is absolutely delicious. The pistachio mousse is light and fluffy, the brownie layer is rich and fudgy, and the praline topping is the perfect finishing tou
Apon Sidda
[email protected]This torte is so delicious! The pistachio mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the brownie layer is perfectly fudgy. The praline topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Karki Pramesh
[email protected]I made this torte for my family and they loved it! The pistachio mousse was a big hit. It's so light and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate brownie layer. The praline topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness. This torte is a keepe
Daniel Moncrease
[email protected]This pistachio mousse brownie torte is a must-try! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The pistachio mousse is light and fluffy, the brownie layer is rich and fudgy, and the praline topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness. I highly recommend
Md Sabbir Rahaman
[email protected]This torte is amazing! The combination of pistachio and chocolate is perfect. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the brownie layer is rich and fudgy. The praline topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
austin mogere
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the torte always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
vicky kirk
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The pistachio mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the brownie layer is perfectly chewy. The praline topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Rawaildar Khan Saad
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pistachio mousse is light and fluffy, and the brownie layer is rich and fudgy. The praline topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Bisso Barman
[email protected]This pistachio mousse brownie torte was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of the rich chocolate brownie, the creamy pistachio mousse, and the crunchy praline topping. It was a showstopper dessert that was also surprisingly easy to mak