—–crust—–
1 c Chocolate cookie crumbs; (15
2 tb Butter or margarine; melted
—–filling—–
1/2 c Butter or margarine; softene
3/4 c Sugar
3 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 ts Peppermint extract
3 Eggs
1/2 c Whipping cream
Unsweetened chocolate; grate
Recipe by: The Cook’s Book of Uncommon Recipes – ISBN 0-940367-14-9 Mix
chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter/margarine. Press firmly into the
bottom of an 8-inch springform pan (or use a pie pan). Bake for 7-8 mins.
Cool.
Use your electric mixer to prepare the filling. Cream butter/margarine
until smooth and gradually add the sugar. Melt the chocolate over simmering
(not boiling water in a double boiler or in a microwave according to
manufacturer’s instructions). Combine melted chocolate, vanilla and
peppermint extracts and blend into butter/sugar mixture. Add eggs 1 at a
time and beat about 3 mins after adding each egg.
Beat cream until it holds a firm peak. Fold whipped cream into chocolate
mixture. Gently spread into prepared crust. Sprinkle with grated chocolate
(or use chocolate sprinkles). Loosely cover with plastic wrap (try not to
let plastic touch the surface of the torte). Chill for at least 3 hours.
NOTE: This is very rich. Keep servings small. Chocoholics WILL come back
for seconds……..
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Yields
10 Servings