Triple Chocolate Toffee Torte Recipes

TRIPLE NUT CHOCOLATE BUTTER TOFFEE

Steps:

• Butter 13x9-inch pan. Line with parchment or waxed paper. Butter paper.
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons almonds, 2 tablespoons pecans, and 2 tablespoons walnuts over parchment paper; set aside.
• Combine sugar, butter, water, and salt in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 10-12 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil. Continue boiling, stirring often, 20-25 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 305°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard brittle strand.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan. Immediately sprinkle with remaining almonds, pecans, and walnuts; swirl into toffee with knife.
• Sprinkle remaining milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over toffee, pressing gently into toffee. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Spread in pan.
• Bake 38 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. (Do not remove side of pan.)
• In large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix with wire whisk about 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips. Pour over brownie.
• Cover and freeze at least 4 hours before serving. Remove side of pan. Serve with raspberries. Store covered in freezer.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Bake the cake in a 13 by 9-inch baking pan according to the package's directions. Pour pudding into a bowl and add milk and Kahlua; mix well. Leave Heath bars in wrappers and pound with a hammer to crush.
• In a very large pretty Trifle dish or glass bowl, layer in this order:
• 1/2 the cake cubes
• 1/2 the pudding mixture
• 1/2 the whipped cream
• 1/2 the Heath bars
• Repeat layers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325. Spray bottom only of springform pan, 9x3 inches, with cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on package, using water, oil and eggs. Spread in pan.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. (Do not remove side of pan.).
• Beat milk and pudding mix in large bowl with wire whisk about 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips. Pour over brownie.
• Cover and freeze at least 4 hours before serving. Remove side of pan. Serve with raspberries. Store covered in freezer.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE

Steps:

• Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter; pulse until combined. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a small saucepan, sprinkle 2 teaspoons gelatin over 1 tablespoon cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved; remove from heat., Place bittersweet chocolate and 1/2 cup cream in a metal bowl over a small saucepan of hot water; heat and stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture. Transfer to a medium bowl; cool completely. Repeat twice with milk and white chocolates., In a large bowl, beat vanilla and remaining 3 cups cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 2 cups whipped cream (a third of the total whipped cream) into cooled bittersweet chocolate; spread over crust. Refrigerate until set, 25-30 minutes. Repeat twice with milk and white chocolates, keeping remaining whipped cream chilled until needed., Refrigerate torte, covered, until set, about 4 hours. To serve, loosen sides from pan with a knife. Carefully remove rim from pan.

COFFEE-TOFFEE CRUNCH TORTE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grind nuts with ground cookies and toffee in processor. Add 5 tablespoons butter; blend until nuts are finely chopped. To moisten crumbs, if necessary, blend in 1 tablespoon butter. Using plastic wrap as aid, press mixture onto bottom an dup sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Freeze 15 minutes.
• Bake crust until golden, about 12 minutes. Freeze crust.
• For ganache:
• Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• For mousse:
• Whisk sugar, yolks, 1/3 cup water and espresso powder in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water); whisk until candy thermometer registers 160°F, about 3 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Add nutmeg. Using electric mixer, beat egg mixture until cool and thick, about 5 minutes.
• Beat 2 1/2 cups cream, liqueur and vanilla in another large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold cream mixture and toffee into egg mixture. Spoon half of mousse into crust. Drizzle 1/4 cup ganache over. Using tip of knife, swirl mixtures together. Carefully spoon remaining mousse over; smooth top. Cover and freeze torte overnight. Cover remaining ganache; chill.
• Rewarm remaining ganache over low heat, whisking just until slightly softened but not melted. If necessary, let stand until firm enough to pipe. Spoon ganache into pastry bag fitted with star tip. Run sharp knife around torte pan sides. Release pan sides. Pipe ganache in lattice design atop torte. Pipe ganache in star shapes around border. Garnish with almonds. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Freeze until lattice sets, then cover and keep frozen.)

CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares.
• In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain.
• In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half of the brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12 ounce container of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate onto top layer for garnish. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE

Steps:

• Brush 9-inch-diameter springform pan with oil. Place each chocolate in separate medium bowl. Combine 1/4 cup water and gelatin in small bowl. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat yolks and sugar in large bowl until mixture is pale yellow and very thick, about 5 minutes. Bring half and half just to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk hot half and half into beaten egg mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Remove custard from heat. Add softened gelatin; stir until gelatin dissolves. Strain mixture into large glass measuring cup. Immediately pour 1/3 of hot custard over each. Stir each chocolate with separate spoon until melted and smooth. If mixture cools before chocolate is completely melted, set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and stir just until chocolate melts. Cool chocolate mixtures to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Beat cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Divide whipped cream equally among bowls of chocolate, using about 1 1/3 cups cream for each. Fold whipped cream into chocolate in each bowl.
• Pour bittersweet chocolate mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Pour milk chocolate mixture over bittersweet chocolate layer. Smooth top with spatula. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Pour white chocolate mixture over milk chocolate mixture. Smooth top with spatula. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. (Torte can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover with plastic and store in refrigerate.)
• Run sharp knife around sides of pan. Remove pan sides. Cut torte into wedges and serve.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the crushed biscuits. Mix this well then press into the base of a 20cm loose-bottom, round tin. Chill until firm.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the crème fraiche and yogurt.
• Melt each type of chocolate individually in a small bowl over a pan of simmering water then add a third of the crème fraiche mixture to each bowl and beat well.
• Spread the white chocolate mixture over the crumb base, then the milk chocolate, then the dark chocolate. Smooth this with a palette knife and chill for 4 hours or over night.
• To serve, carefully run a round bladed knife around the edge of the tin and transfer to the serving plate. Decorate with chocolate buttons

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE GANACHE TORTE

Steps:

• Cream butter & sugar together until light & fluffy.
• Sift flour and cocoa together, set aside.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients.
• Fold flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture until well combined- begin & end with flour.
• Pour into a lined 10 x 20cm loaf tin. Bake at 180 C for 20-25 mins or until cooked when tested.
• Cool in tin for a few mins and then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• Wash & dry loaf tin and then line with plastic wrap leaving a large overhang.
• Prepare milk ganache: Place milk melts into a heatproof bowl.
• Combine cream & butter in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour mixture over melts.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Allow to stand for 5 mins, stir to combine and set aside to cool & thicken.
• Prepare dark ganache: Repeat steps as per milk ganache.
• Place cake into the lined tin. Pour over milk ganache & refrigerate until very firm.
• When firm spread dark ganache over cake & refrigerate covered until dark ganache is firm.
• Serve in squares with cream.
• Keep leftover cake refrigerated in an airtight container.

TRIPLE-NUT TOFFEE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spread nuts in pan. Bake uncovered 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Pour into small bowl; set aside. Set aside pan with foil to use in step 3.
• Meanwhile, in heavy 2-quart saucepan, cook sugars, butter and water over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until mixture comes to a full boil. Boil 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until candy thermometer reaches 300°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard brittle strand.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the nuts; immediately pour toffee into same foil-lined pan. Quickly spread mixture to 1/4-inch thickness with rubber spatula. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand about 1 minute or until chips are completely softened. Spread softened chocolate evenly over toffee. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
• Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

TRIPLE MOUSSE TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the brownie mix, oil, water and egg until well mixed. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2-in. from the edge comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in melted white chips. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over brownie. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., For chocolate mousse, beat cream cheese and vanilla until blended. Combine sugar and cocoa; gradually add to cream cheese mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in chocolate chips. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over torte. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., For toffee mousse, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually add to cream cheese mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in toffee bits. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over top., Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional toffee bits if desired.

TIRAMISU TOFFEE DESSERT

Steps:

• Arrange cake slices on bottom of a rectangular 11x7 inch baking dish, cutting cake slices if necessary to fit the bottom of the dish. Drizzle coffee over cake.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, and chocolate syrup, in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add heavy cream; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with chocolate-covered toffee candy.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 24 hours, to set dessert and blend flavors.