Chocolate Mousse Torte

Health score
2%
Chocolate Mousse Torte
310 min.
16
592kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent world of desserts with our Chocolate Mousse Torte, a show-stopping treat that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. This delightful dessert combines the fudgy goodness of brownie with a luscious chocolate mousse, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.

Perfect for special occasions or simply to elevate your everyday dessert experience, this torte is not only visually stunning but also surprisingly easy to make. With layers of creamy chocolate mousse and a crunchy pecan topping, each bite offers a delightful contrast that is both satisfying and indulgent. The addition of toffee bits adds a delightful crunch and a hint of caramel flavor, making this dessert truly unforgettable.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or just treating yourself, this Chocolate Mousse Torte is the ultimate dessert to impress. With a preparation time of just over five hours, including chilling, you can easily make this ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute baking. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any gathering!

Ingredients

  • 10.3 oz brownie mix 
  • 23 oz bittersweet chocolate ()
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 16 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup toffee chips 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • sieve
  • hand mixer
  • microwave
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom only of 9-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and egg until smooth. Stir in 1 bag of the chocolate chunks.
  2. Pour batter into pan; spread evenly.
  3. Sprinkle pecans and toffee bits over batter; press in lightly.
  4. Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Run sharp knife around side of pan to loosen brownie layer.
  5. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 cup of the remaining chocolate chunks uncovered on High 1 minute; stir until smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat melted chocolate into cream cheese mixture.
  6. Reserve 1/4 cup of the whipping cream. In chilled large bowl, beat remaining whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold chocolate-cream cheese mixture into whipped cream until no white streaks remain. Spoon mousse over brownie layer, smoothing top. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until mousse is set.
  7. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks uncovered on High 1 minute; stir until smooth. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup whipping cream until smooth. Run thin, flexible spatula around side of pan to loosen torte; remove side of pan. Spoon warm chocolate mixture over top of mousse, allowing some to drizzle down sides. Smooth top of torte with thin, flexible spatula. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until serving.
  8. Just before serving, gently place 4-inch snowflake stencil on torte. Using fine wire-mesh strainer, sift additional powdered sugar over stencil. Carefully lift stencil from torte; repeat for additional snowflakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories592kcal
Protein3.87%
Fat61.41%
Carbs34.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.5
Glycemic Load
1.45
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.6656521571719%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:591.52kcal
29.58%
Fat:40.76g
62.7%
Saturated Fat:20.73g
129.59%
Carbohydrates:51.85g
17.28%
Net Carbohydrates:48.27g
17.55%
Sugar:39.38g
43.76%
Cholesterol:64.45mg
21.48%
Sodium:118.99mg
5.17%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:35.05mg
11.68%
Protein:5.78g
11.56%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.85%
Copper:0.56mg
27.95%
Magnesium:79.75mg
19.94%
Iron:3.27mg
18.19%
Phosphorus:154.46mg
15.45%
Fiber:3.59g
14.35%
Vitamin A:707.41IU
14.15%
Vitamin K:10.68µg
10.17%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.45%
Selenium:6.61µg
9.44%
Potassium:298.29mg
8.52%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.68%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.84%
Calcium:64.09mg
6.41%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.56%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.54%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.08%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.01%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.09%
Folate:4.58µg
1.15%