Chestnut Torte

Chestnut Torte
Need a gluten free dessert? Chestnut Torte could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 310 calories. Head to the store and pick up egg yolks, egg whites, chestnuts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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To prepare chestnut pure, process chestnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
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Add 1 tablespoon butter; process until blended to measure 2 1/2 cups. (
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Add a few more chestnuts and puree, if necessary.) Cover and chill.
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To prepare filling, combine 1/3 cup sugar, water, coffee granules, and 2 egg yolks in a food processor; process until smooth.
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Add chocolate; process until blended.
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Add 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; process until blended.
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Add 1/2 cup chestnut puree; process until smooth. Cover and chill 8 hours.
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Preheat oven to 32
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Beat 6 egg yolks in a large bowl at high speed of a mixer for 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating until thick and pale (about 5 minutes); beat in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla until blended. Gently fold in 2 cups chestnut pure. Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form using clean, dry beaters (do not overbeat). Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into chestnut mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites.
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Pour batter into 2 (8-inch) round pans coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 325 for 50 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Loosen cake layers by using a knife or narrow spatula.
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Place one cake layer on a plate; spread with filling, and top with other cake layer.
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Spread whipped topping evenly over top and sides of torte. Chill 2 hours before serving.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score1
Dish TypesSide Dish
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