Chocolate Pecan Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pecan Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups oreo chocolate cookie crumbs; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 cup pecan pieces; 1 ½ cups butter; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; ½ cup confectioners' sugar; ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate; ⅓ cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1
Crust: Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2
Praline Nut Layer: Sprinkle pecans over crust.
3
Place butter and brown sugar in saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to boil.
4
Boil 2 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
5
Pour over pecans; cool slightly.
6
Cover; freeze 3 hours or until set.
7
Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
8
Spread over Praline Nut Layer.
9
Refrigerate until chilled.
10
Ganache: Melt chocolate with cream in small heavy saucepan; cook on very low heat just until chocolate is melted, stirring frequently.
11
Remove from heat; cool completely.
12
Spread chocolate mixture over cream cheese layer.
13
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
14
For Easier Cutting: Rinse knife in hot water, a wet knife will slice through this dessert easier and prevent the layers from sticking to the knife.

2653

kcal

Calories

205

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups oreo chocolate cookie crumbs, ½ cup butter, melted, 1 cup pecan pieces, 1 ½ cups butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pecan Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Pecan Torte

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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