Sunday, December 27, 2009

Frozen Grand Marnier Torte with Dark Chocolate Crust and Spiced Cranberries

This recipe is from Bon Appetit...but I've made a few adjustments to it! Here is the recipe WITH my adjustments!

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1pre-made chocolate pie crust
  • 6 crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chilled sour cream
  • 5 tablespoons Grand Marnier
  • 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Topping

  • 1/2 cup red wine + 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 cups fresh cranberries or frozen, partially thawed, divided
  • White chocolate curls

Preparation

Crust

  • Finely grind crust, graham crackers, chips, and sugar in processor. Add melted butter; blend until wet crumbs form. Set aside 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.

filling

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set over saucepan of simmering water and whisk vigorously until candy thermometer registers 175°F, about 8 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Add spices. Using mixer, beat until thick and cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, sour cream, Grand Marnier, orange juice concentrate, and grated orange peel in large bowl until peaks form. Add egg yolk mixture and fold together. Pour filling into crust. Cover; freeze overnight or up to 3 days.

Topping

  • Whisk red wine, sugar, and cornstarch in large skillet to blend. Add sugar, honey, and spices. Bring mixture to boil over high heat, stirring often. Add 3 cups cranberries; cook until mixture boils and cranberries begin to pop but still hold shape, about 5 minutes. Mix in remaining 2 cups cranberries. Chill topping at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Release pan sides from torte. Transfer torte to platter. Spoon topping over filling. Garnish torte with white chocolate curls.
  • Do not remove from freezer until ready to serve!

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