Chocolate-Amaretti Tortes

Health score
5%
Chocolate-Amaretti Tortes
45 min.
4
831kcal

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Indulge in a luxurious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the unique taste of amaretti cookies with our enticing Chocolate-Amaretti Tortes. Perfect for any special occasion or an intimate dinner, these delicate tortes are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds.

Imagine a smooth, velvety chocolate base infused with the aromatic essence of almond and a hint of cinnamon, all beautifully combined to create a cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is enriched with the crunch of toasted almonds and the sweet crumble of amaretti cookies, giving this dessert an exquisite depth of flavor that will leave your guests begging for more.

What sets this torte recipe apart is its simplicity and the impressive results it yields. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a sophisticated dessert that serves four. Not only is it a celebration of chocolate, but its balance of textures—from creamy whipped cream to the nutty cookie topping—ensures that every spoonful is a delightful experience. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to elevate your dessert game with these heavenly Chocolate-Amaretti Tortes that are sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.8 cup almonds toasted sliced
  •  amaretti cookies crumbled
  • 18 inch diameter amaretti cookies italian ( macaroons)
  • 0.3 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 teaspoons powdered sugar 
  • pinch salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream chilled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • double boiler
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter four 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes. Dust with flour; tap out excess. Line bottom of cups with parchment paper rounds.
  2. Place on rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Using on/off turns, blend almonds, amaretti, cinnamon, and salt in processor until finely ground.
  4. Transfer to medium bowl.
  5. Add butter, sugar, and eggs to processor; mix until blended and smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add cookie mixture and melted chocolate. Using on/off turns, process just until blended. Divide batter among custard cups.
  7. Bake until tops of tortes are dry and puffed and tester inserted into centers comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes.
  8. Transfer cups to rack; cool 15 minutes. Run small knife around edges of cups to release tortes. Turn tortes out onto rack and turn right side up; cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Wrap in plastic and store at room temperature.)
  9. Beat together cream, sugar, and almond extract in medium bowl until cream holds peaks. (Can be made 4 hours ahead; refrigerate.)
  10. Place 1 torte on each of 4 plates. Top with dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle with crumbled amaretti, and serve.
  11. Amaretti cookies are available in two sizes. The larger ones (used in this recipe) are bundled in pairs in colorful wrappers, while slightly smaller ones are packaged and unwrapped in sealed plastic bags. If using the smaller cookies, measure by weight (2.6 ounces total), not count.

Nutrition Facts

Calories831kcal
Protein6.14%
Fat66.62%
Carbs27.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.27
Glycemic Load
17.61
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.398261011943%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.42mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.45mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:831.19kcal
41.56%
Fat:62.96g
96.86%
Saturated Fat:33g
206.27%
Carbohydrates:57.91g
19.3%
Net Carbohydrates:52.94g
19.25%
Sugar:48.41g
53.79%
Cholesterol:252.63mg
84.21%
Sodium:119.74mg
5.21%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:24.38mg
8.13%
Protein:13.07g
26.13%
Vitamin E:6.05mg
40.33%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.3%
Vitamin A:1582.29IU
31.65%
Copper:0.57mg
28.53%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.29%
Phosphorus:263.73mg
26.37%
Magnesium:104.8mg
26.2%
Selenium:16.38µg
23.4%
Fiber:4.97g
19.88%
Iron:3.33mg
18.53%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.74%
Vitamin D:1.89µg
12.6%
Calcium:122.81mg
12.28%
Potassium:389.93mg
11.14%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.86%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.41%
Folate:27.86µg
6.96%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.69%
Vitamin K:5.61µg
5.34%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.67%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.66%
Source:Epicurious