Ingredients - Crust
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) melted butter
Ingredients - Filling
• 3 pounds chocolate chips
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 6 ounces raspberry syrup (see notes)
• 2 tablespoons Chambord raspberry liqueur
• Raspberry coulis, optional (see notes)
• Whipped cream, optional
Preparation - Crust
Preheat oven to 300 degrees and grease a 10-inch springform pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, macadamia nuts and butter. Transfer to springform pan, pressing evenly onto sides and bottom. Bake for 7 minutes, then cool completely.
Preparation - Filling
Place chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl; set aside. In a pot, combine cream, raspberry syrup and Chambord. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over chocolate chips, whisking until smooth and chips have melted. Pour into pre-baked crust and chill for 6 hours.
Unmold torte. Serve slices with raspberry coulis and whipped cream.
Notes: Raspberry syrup is available at coffee shops. To make raspberry coulis, puree 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries in heavy syrup until smooth, thinning with water if necessary.
Makes 16 servings.
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