Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte (black Forest Cherry Cake)

Ingredients & Directions CAKE 6 Eggs; Large 1 ts Vanilla Extract 1 c Flour; Sifted 1 c Sugar 4 oz Unsweetened BakingChocolate* -SYRUP- 1/4 c Sugar 2 tb Kirsch 1/3 c ;Water FILLING 1 1/2 c Confectioners’ Sugar 1 Egg Yolk; Large 1/3 c Butter; Unsalted 2 tb Kirsch Liquer TOPPING 2 c Sour Cherries; […]

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Southwest Torte

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Cheddar Cheese; Shredded 1/4 c Ripe Olives; Sliced 4 Bacon Slices; * 1/2 c Red Bell Pepper; Chopped 1/2 c Corn; Whole Kernel 3 Eggs; Large 1 1/2 c Half & Half; Light Cream 1/4 ts Red Pepper; Ground CORNMEAL PASTRY 1 c Unbleached Flour 1/3 c Cornmeal; Yellow 1 […]

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Cheddar, Sage, And Walnut Torta

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 lb Cream cheese; softened 3 tb Fresh sage leaves, chopped Whole sage leaves 1/2 lb Sharp cheddar cheese -(such as Vermont Cabot) — shredded 1 c Walnuts, chopped Whole walnut halves Place the cream cheese in a food processor with the chopped sage leaves. Blend. Line a 2-cup mold with a […]

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Lemon Filling (for Blitz Torte, Etc.)

Ingredients & Directions 1/4 c Flour 1 c Sugar 1/4 ts Salt 1/3 c Water 2 Egg Yolks, Beaten 2 ts Lemon Rind, Grated 1 ts Butter 1/4 c Lemon Juice Blend flour, sugar and salt in a saucepan; add water, stir until smooth. Place over moderate heat, stir constantly until thick and clear. (7-8 […]

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Haselnusstorte (hazelnut Torte)

Ingredients & Directions 5 Eggs; Large, Separated 3/4 c Sugar 6 tb ;Water 1 3/4 c Cake Flour; Sifted 1 ts Baking Powder 1 1/2 c Hazelnuts (Filberts);Ground* 1 ts Vanilla Extract 2 tb Confectioners’ Sugar 1 c Cream; Heavy, Whipped Fresh Strawberries,If Desire Beat the egg yolks and sugar until very light, about 5 […]

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Grand Marnier Chocolate Pecan Torte

Ingredients & Directions FOR TORTE 8 oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet -Chocolate 1/2 c Butter 3/4 c Sugar, divided 6 Egg yolks 2 tb Grand Marnier (orange -liqueur) 1/2 ts Vanilla 1 1/3 c Very finely chopped pecans 1/4 c Dry bread crumbs 7 Egg whites CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE 4 oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet -Chocolate 1/2 c Heavy […]

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Frozen Strawberry Cream Torte

Ingredients & Directions 1 Swiss Meringue recipe 2 1/2 c Heavy cream ** 1/2 c Almonds, blanched & sliced 1 c Strawberry, sliced sweetened ** Cream is whipped, unsweetened, gelatin added, flavored with rum. See Whipped Cream recipe. Set oven at 250 degrees. Grease and flour 2 large baking sheets. Trace 4 circles in flour, […]

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Frozen Strawberry Cream Torte (the Art Of Fine Baking)

Ingredients & Directions 1 Swiss Meringue recipe 2 1/2 c Heavy cream ** 1/2 c Almonds, blanched & sliced 1 c Strawberry,sliced sweetened ** Cream is whipped, unsweetened, gelatin added, flavored with rum. See Whipped Cream recipe. Set oven at 250 degrees. Grease and flour 2 large baking sheets. Trace 4 circles in flour, each […]

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Key Lime Shamrock Torte

Ingredients & Directions 2 pk Firm silken tofu 3/4 c Brown rice syrup 1/2 c Honey 3/4 c Lime juice 1 tb Agar powder 4 tb Arrowroot 2 tb Corn oil 1 ea Carob cake, see recipe 2 ea Kiwi fruits -GLAZE- 1 ts Agar powder 1/2 c Water 1/2 c Brown rice syrup 2 […]

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Cheddar, Sage, And Walnut Torta

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 lb Cream cheese; softened 3 tb Fresh sage leaves, chopped Whole sage leaves 1/2 lb Sharp cheddar cheese -(such as Vermont Cabot) — shredded 1 c Walnuts, chopped Whole walnut halves Place the cream cheese in a food processor with the chopped sage leaves. Blend. Line a 2-cup mold with a […]

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