Passover Chocolate Nut Torte Recipe

Name: Passover Chocolate Nut Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. butter; margarine; 3/4 cup sugar; 7 eggs, separated; 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 cup almonds, unblanched and finely ground; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 cup almonds, unblanched, chopped; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 tsp. potato starch; 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted; 4 oz. margarine, softened; 1/2 cup almonds, finely ground

Servings: persons

6 oz. butter
margarine
3/4 cup sugar
7 eggs, separated
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup almonds, unblanched and finely ground
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup almonds, unblanched, chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. potato starch
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted
4 oz. margarine, softened
1/2 cup almonds, finely ground

1
Cream the butter and gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.
2
Beat in the yolks, one at a time.
3
Blend in the chocolate, and gently fold in the ground almonds mixed with the baking powder.
4
Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, then fold into the mixture.
5
Pour into a well-greased 10-inch springform pan.
6
Bake about 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 350F.
7
Allow to cool, then frost thickly with the icing and sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
8
Icing: Mix together the eggs, sugar and potato starch in the top of a double boiler.
9
Heat over boiling water, stirring, until mixture thickens.
10
Do not boil the mixture, and beware of scrambled eggs!
11
Cool, then stir in the chocolate.
12
Gradually beat in the butter, one tablespoon at a time.
13
Fold in the nuts until the mixture is thick enough to spread.

1516

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz. butter, margarine, 3/4 cup sugar, 7 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Passover Chocolate Nut 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.

Passover Chocolate Nut Torte

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