Rich, Dense Chocolate-Pecan Torte Recipe

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Rich, Dense Chocolate-Pecan Torte
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Directions:

  1. Line bottom of an 8 springform pan with wax paper or parchment paper.
  2. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 5 ingredients. Pulse 10 to 12 times or until pecans are finely chopped and mixture is combined. Firmly press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 325° for 14 minutes; cool in pan on a wire rack. Carefully remove sides of springform pan. Invert crust onto a serving plate. Carefully remove bottom of pan and paper. Replace sides of springform pan around crust on plate.
  4. Place chocolates in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
  5. Bring whipping cream to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat (do not boil). Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot cream into egg yolk; add to remaining hot cream, stirring constantly.
  6. Cook over medium heat just until mixture reaches 160°. Gradually whisk cream mixture into melted chocolate, stirring until thick and blended. Pour chocolate over crust in prepared pan. Cover and chill thoroughly.
  7. Run a knife around edge of pan and carefully remove sides of pan. Let torte stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top each serving with whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 438.48 Kcal (1836 kJ)
Calories from fat 369.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.04g 63%
Cholesterol 35.8mg 12%
Sodium 16.63mg 1%
Potassium 483.02mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.98g 8%
Sugars 10.01g 40%
Dietary Fiber 7.84g 31%
Protein 7.42g 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 52.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 523.88 Kcal (2193 kJ)
Calories from fat 441.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.04g 63%
Cholesterol 42.77mg 12%
Sodium 19.87mg 1%
Potassium 577.1mg 10%
Total Carbs 29.85g 8%
Sugars 11.95g 40%
Dietary Fiber 9.36g 31%
Protein 8.87g 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2.7mg 12%
Calcium 62.3mg 5%

* 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

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • high fiber

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