White Chocolate Christmas Torte Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE

Steps:

• Line the base of a 23cm (9 in) round spring form tin with greaseproof paper.
• Melt the butter and stir in the biscuit crumbs. Press into prepared tin and chill for 15 minutes.
• Break chocolate into small pieces and place in saucepan with half the cream. Heat very gently, stirring occasionally until almost smooth - be careful not to overheat as it will solidify again.
• Pour into a bowl and cool for 15 mins or until just beginning to thicken. Stir occasionally.
• Whip the remainder of the cream until it forms soft peaks. Fold into the cool chocolate mixture.
• Pour over the biscuit base and chill for at least 3 hrs, preferably overnight. Sprinkle with icing sugar/cocoa powder, cut into squares and press a raspberry into the centre of each square.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-FUDGE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Cool 35 minutes or until completely cooled.
• Meanwhile, beat eggs in small bowl at high speed for 5 minutes or until triple in volume. Fold eggs into cooled chocolate until well blended. Pour into sprayed pan.
• Bake at 400°F. for 15 to 20 minutes. Cake edges will be set but center will jiggle when moved. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until firm.
• Heat white chocolate and 3 tablespoons whipping cream in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and crème de cacao until smooth. While beating, slowly add white chocolate mixture until smooth. In chilled small bowl, beat remaining whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into white chocolate mixture. Fold in miniature chocolate chips. Spread over cake. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour or overnight.
• To prepare sauce, drain raspberries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 3/4 cup. In small saucepan, combine syrup mixture and cornstarch; mix well. Add jelly; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and clear. Stir in raspberries. Refrigerate until cold. Serve sauce with dessert. Store in refrigerator.