Chocolate-Pistachio Torte with Warm Chocolate Ganache Recipe

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Chocolate-Pistachio Torte with Warm Chocolate Ganache
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Cut torte into wedges; place on plates. Pour warm ganache over. Sprinkle with pistachios and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 510.94 Kcal (2139 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.32g 53%
Cholesterol 141.37mg 47%
Sodium 144.9mg 6%
Potassium 340.18mg 7%
Total Carbs 46.96g 16%
Sugars 32.92g 132%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 16%
Protein 11.69g 23%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 100.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 342.56 Kcal (1434 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.01g 53%
Cholesterol 94.78mg 47%
Sodium 97.15mg 6%
Potassium 228.07mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.48g 16%
Sugars 22.07g 132%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 16%
Protein 7.84g 23%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 12%
Calcium 67.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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