Rich, Dense Chocolate-Pecan Torte Recipe

Name: Rich, Dense Chocolate-Pecan Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecan pieces; 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 6 ounces sweet baking chocolate, chopped; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; Unsweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 cup pecan pieces
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 ounces sweet baking chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
Unsweetened whipped cream

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["Line bottom of an 8"" springform pan with wax paper or parchment paper.", "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.", "Bake at 325u00b0 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.", "Place chocolates in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Remove from heat.", "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.", "Cook over medium heat just until mixture reaches 160u00b0. Gradually whisk cream mixture into melted chocolate, stirring until thick and blended. Pour chocolate over crust in prepared pan. Cover and chill thoroughly.", "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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pecan pieces, 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Rich, Dense 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.

Rich, Dense Chocolate-Pecan Torte

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