Chocolate-Cherry Torte

This rich chocolate torte makes a decadent holiday or special occasion dessert. Top with sweetened cherries for a special presentation.

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups whipping cream
• 2-1/4 lbs. semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 lb. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup Kirsch (cherry brandy) plus 2 tablespoons
• 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• 2 cups frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
• 2 tablespoons fine granulated sugar

Method

Line a 9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap. Bring cream to boiling in a heavy medium saucepan. Add semisweet chocolate and 1/2 lb butter, lower heat and stir until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat and add Kirsh. Stir to blend. Pour into prepared pan and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours. Melt bittersweet chocolate with remaining butter and stir in corn syrup. Pour over cold torte. Chill to set. Heat cherries with sugar over low heat for 10 minutes. Serve cherries with torte.

Notes:

Number of servings: 16

Submitted By: mnr2648521
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