3 eggs, separated
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hershey's cocoa or european style c, ocoa
1/4 cup water
1 cup finely chopped pecans
SEMISWEET GLAZE
1 cup hershey's semi-sweet chips
1/3 cup whipping cream
A Recipe for
Decadent Holiday Chocolate Torte
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SNOWY WHITE CUT-OUTS (optional) HERSHEY'S Holiday Candy Coated Bits
(optional)
Heat oven to 350øF. Line bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan
with foil; grease foil. In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of
tartar until soft peaks form. In large bowl, beat egg yolks, sugar,
melted butter and vanilla until well blended. Add fl Cover;
refrigerate. Prepare SEMI-SWEET GLAZE. Spread top and sides of torte
with prepared glaze. Cover; refrigerate. Prepare SNOW WHITE CUT-OUTS,
if desired; garnish top of torte with cut-outs. Press holiday bits
onto sides, if desired. 12 servings.
SEMI-SWEET GLAZE:
In small microwave-safe bowl, place 1 cup HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chips
and 1/3 cup whipping cream. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir
until smooth. Use immediately.
SNOWY WHITE CUT-OUTS:
Line tray with heavy duty foil. Melt 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.)
HERSHEY'S Premier White Chips and 1 teaspoon shortening (do not use
butter, margarine or oil) as directed on package. Immediately spread
mixture about 1/8-inch thick on prepared tray. Before mixture is
firm, using small cookie cutters cut into desired shapes; do not
remove from tray. Cover; refrigerate until firm. Gently peel off
shapes. Decorate with writing gel, if desired.
[Copyright 1995 Hershey Foods Corporation.] [Recipe may be reprinted
courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.]
[Meal-Master recipe format courtesy of Karen Mintzias]
Serves: 12
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