24 bittersweet chocolate almond torte Recipes

pecans, toasted (about 7 1/2 oz), blanched slivered almonds, toasted (about 4 oz), golden brown sugar, freshly grated nutmeg, unsalted butter, melted, vanilla extract, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, imported white chocolate, finely chopped, sugar, water, egg yolks, chilled whipping cream, good-quality brandy, vanilla extract, freshly grated nutmeg, chocolate disks and lace, unsweetened whipped cream

walnuts (about 12 oz), whole almonds, dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, melted, cooled, whipping cream, half and half, sugar, egg yolks, imported white chocolate (such as lindt), chopped, very ripe bananas, fresh lemon juice, whipping cream, light corn syrup, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate,chopped, ripe bananas, peeled , cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch-wide slices, strawberries with stems

philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature, chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar, amaretto, unsweetened cocoa powder, instant espresso powder or coffee powder, angel food cake, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely grated, sliced almonds, toasted, chocolate shavings (optional)