Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Torte

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees

1 pound bittersweet chocolate — * see note
1/2 pound unsalted butter
6 large eggs — * see note
8″ spring-form pan at least 2 1/2 inches high.
Butter and line the bottom with buttered parchment paper or wax paper.
Wrap a double layer of heavy-duty foil around the outside of the 8″ pan. Since we are baking this in a water bath, this is to prevent water from invading our batter.

Use a 10″ cake pan, or roasting pan to serve as a water bath (you will place the 8″ pan into this one)

In a large metal bowl set over a pan of hot, not simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water) combine chocolate and butter and let stand, stirring occasionally until smooth and melted.

then…..

In a large bowl set over pan of simmering water, heat the eggs stirring constantly to avoid curdling until just warm to the touch.

Remove from heat, and beat using a whipping beater until triple in volume and soft peaks form when the beater is raised (about 5 minutes)

Using a large wire whisk or spatula fold half of the eggs into the chocolate mixture until almost incorporated.
fold in the remaining eggs until just blended and no streaks remain.

Finish by using a heavy spatula to ensure the heaver mixture at the bottom is incorporated.

Scrape into the prepared pan (the 8″ one) and smooth the top with a spatula.
Place 8″ spring form pan into larger water-bath pan and surround it with hot water until it comes up the sides of the spring-form pan 1 inch.

Bake 5 minutes and cover loosely with a piece of buttered foil, and bake 10 minutes.

The cake will look soft, but this is as it should be.
let cool 45 minutes on a rack
cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until very firm (about 3 hours).

Unmold by wiping sides of pan with hot damp cloth, then place onto plate

The cake can be stored up to two weeks refrigerated, but do NOT freeze, it will make the cake poopy.

* eggs: equaling 1 1/4 **scant** liquid cups
* chocolate: if using Tolbler extra bittersweet, add 3 tablespoons of sugar while beating eggs.

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Chocolate-Glazed Peanut Butter Tart

Yields one 9.5″ tart; serves twelve

Filling and Crust:

1 Press-In Cookie Crust, preferably chocolate, baked and cooled

1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 t. salt
3 large egg yolks
1/3 c. very firmly packed light brown sugar
4 t. flour
4.5 oz. (1/2 cup) creamy peanut butter, preferably natural
1/2 t. vanilla

For the Glaze:

3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 oz (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
1 T. light corn syrup

Make the filling:

In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and salt to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, brown sugar, and flour until well blended. Slowly add the hot milk, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a full boil, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the peanut butter and vanilla; whisk until well blended.

Pour the hot peanut butter mixture into the crust and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Gently press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the filling’s surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate the tart until cold, about 2 hours, before proceeding with the recipe.

Make the Glaze:

Melt the chocolate with the butter and corn syrup and whisk until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minute. Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the top of the chilled filling. Drizzle the glaze over the filling and spread it evenly to cover the tart completely. Refrigerate the tart in the pan until the glaze sets, about 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.

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Horseradish Grill’s Chocolate Cake

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate — cut into 1/4 inch pieces

1 cup double-strength brewed coffee — Hot
2 large eggs — room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream

Chocolate Butter Frosting:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4 inch pieces

1/4 cup double-strength brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla

Butter two 9-inch round cake pans, 2 inches deep, and line with parchment or wax paper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

In mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.

Place the cut-up chocolate in a bowl and pour the hot coffee over it. Let stand while the chocolate melts andyou are preparing other ingredients.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until liquid, then whisk in the oil, vanilla, and sour cream, one at a time.

Whisk the chocolate and coffee mixture smooth and scrape it into the egg mixture; whisk smooth.

Use a rubber spatula to fold a third of the flour mixture into the chocolate batter. Repeat until all dry ingredients are incorporated.

Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake about 30 mintues, or until well risen and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Cool ckes in pans on racks for 5 minutes then invert, peel off paper, and invert again onto racks to cool right side up.

To make the frosting, combine the cream, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk once to make sure butter is melted, then add chocolate. Shake pan to make sure all the chocolate is covered, then allow to stand 5 minutes. Whisk frosting smooth and whisk in coffee and vanilla. Scrape the frosting into a bowl and chill it until it is of spreading consistency. Be careful not to leave it in the refrigerator too long, or it will set very hard. If it does, divide the hardened filling into 8 or 10 pieces and stir in a bowl over warm water to spreading consistency.

Source:
“Chocolate Cookbook”

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Mini Chocolate Mousse Cups

Cups:

12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Mousse:

8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

3 tablespoons water

3 large egg yolks

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup ground toasted hazelnuts

2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur

1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream

1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

If making plain chocolate mousse without hazelnuts, substitute vanilla extract for hazelnut liqueur.

For Cups:

Line mini muffin tin with paper liners.

Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spoon 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each paper liner. Using pastry brush, brush chocolate over bottom and up sides of liners to coat evenly. Freeze until chocolate firms, about 30 minutes

Remelt chocolate; add 1 tablespoon to each cup and brush over bottom and up sides, forming second coat. Freeze until completely set, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)

For Mousse:

Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Cool briefly.

Meanwhile, combine water, yolks and powdered sugar in large metal bowl. Set bowl over simmering water in base of double boiler and whisk until mixture is frothy and candy thermometer registers 160°F, about 6 minutes. Remove from over water. Using electric mixer, beat until thick and cool, about 3 minutes. Fold cooled chocolate, then ground hazelnuts and Frangelico into yolk mixture. Beat cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture in 3 additions.

Peel paper liner from each chocolate cup. Arrange cups on platter. Pipe mousse into cups. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 day.

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