24 bittersweet chocolate almond torte Recipes

imported bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces (i used ghirardelli 60% bittersweet chips), unsalted butter or margarine, at room temperature, granulated sugar, divided, eggs, separated, ground almonds (done in a food processor), cognac or dark rum (i had neither so used coffee liquor), unsweetened baking cocoa , optional, cream , optional, fresh raspberries , optional

almond meal, cocoa powder, salt, softened butter, sugar substitute, vanilla, cocoa nibs (optional), bittersweet chocolate, cream, butter, vanilla

whole blanched almonds, toasted, good-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, unsweetened cocoa powder , plus more for dusting cake, eggs, separated, sugar, orange juice, grated fresh orange zest, grated fresh lemon zest, butter, melted, salt

sugar plus additional for dusting, whole unblanched almonds (9 oz), finely ground, fine-quality bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely grated, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, egg yolks, grated fresh lemon zest, egg whites, salt, fine-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, blanched almonds

eggs, separated, baking cocoa, hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed, dark brown sugar, butter, softened, sugar, bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled, instant espresso powder, almond extract, salt, bittersweet chocolate, chopped, heavy whipping cream, chopped almonds, toasted

eggs, separated, all-purpose flour, almond flour or 2 oz blanched almonds, ground, salt, unsalted butter, softened, sugar, bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly, apricot preserves, light corn syrup, rum, bittersweet chocolate, chopped, unsweetened whipped cream (optional), for serving

hazelnuts (2 1/2 oz, toasted and peeled ), sliced almonds (2 oz, natural or blanched ), sugar, egg whites, at room temperature, granulated sugar, milk, divided, cornstarch, granulated sugar, egg yolks, unsalted butter (2 sticks, at cool room temperature, cut into small pieces), kirsch or 2 tbsp cognac or 2 tbsp golden rum, warm apricot jam or 1/4 cup apricot glaze, faux fondant (see recipe below ), bittersweet chocolate, melted, sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish ), sugar , sifted, warm water, warm water, light corn syrup

blanched, sliced almonds, unsalted butter, diced, plus more for greasing, bittersweet chocolate, chopped, breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, eggs, separated , plus 3 egg yolks, grated zest of 1 orange, dark rum, salt, sugar, for garnish, cream, for garnish (optional)

water, sugar, unsalted butter, cubed, bittersweet chocolate chips, instant espresso powder, table salt, almond liqueur or 1/3 cup cold brewed coffee, almond extract, eggs, heavy cream, bittersweet chocolate chips , 4 oz, toasted sliced almonds, fresh strawberries

blanched slivered almonds, sugar, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, eggs, separated, almond extract, grated lemon peel, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, salt, powdered sugar

ground almonds, cocoa, sugar, egg whites, superfine sugar, ice cream (tofutti-soy-chocolate almond bark), bittersweet chocolate (chopped or chips), vanilla-flavored soymilk, almonds, sliced and toasted

unsalted butter, blanched slivered almonds toasted and divided, granulated sugar divided, salt, vanilla extract, all purpose flour sifted, scoops amaretto ice cream, bittersweet chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, mint

almonds, toasted, ground sugar cookies, coarsely chopped chocolate-covered english toffee bar (such as skor or heath bar), butter, melted,hot, whipping cream, dark corn syrup, best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped, sugar , plus, sugar, egg yolks, water, instant espresso powder, ground nutmeg, chilled whipping cream, coffee liqueur, vanilla extract, coarsely chopped chocolate-covered english toffee bars (such as skor or heath bar), whole almonds, toasted

whole almonds, toasted, cooled, sugar, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, whipping cream, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, eggs, separated, room temperature, chilled whipping cream, amaretto or 1 tsp almond extract, powdered sugar, almond slices, toasted

sugar, water, peel of 1 large orange, removed in strips with vegetable peeler, nonstick vegetable oil spray, almonds, sugar, coarse kosher salt, vanilla beans , split lengthwise, egg whites, bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped, sliced almonds, toasted, oranges, all peel and white pith cut off

hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, finely ground, sugar substitute, strong coffee or 1/8 cup espresso, semisweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, softened, almond extract, vanilla extract, rice flour, raspberry spreadable fruit, bittersweet chocolate, chopped, heavy cream, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, hazelnuts, for garnish

unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, brewed espresso or 1/2 cup other strong coffee, chambord raspberry liquor, baking cocoa, mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (or cream cheese or ricotta cheese), eggs, slightly beaten, almond extract, seedless raspberry preserves , to taste (1/2-1 jar, usually), bittersweet chocolate, chopped, heavy cream, unsalted butter, splash espresso or strong coffee, light corn syrup (optional)

almonds, toasted, ground sugar cookies (such as pepperidge farms bordeaux; about 6 3/4 oz), coarsely chopped chocolate-covered english toffee (such as skor or heath bar; about 3 oz), butter, melted, hot, whipping cream, dark corn syrup, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, sugar, egg yolks, water, instant espresso powder, ground nutmeg, chilled whipping cream, coffee liqueur, vanilla extract, coarsely chopped chocolate-covered english toffee (such as skor or heath bar; about 9 oz), whole almonds, toasted