Black Forest Torte
If you are looking for a reliable recipes for dessert recipe, this Black Forest Torte is one to keep: 13 ingredients, 20 simple steps, ready in roughly 2 hours. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Cook 2h
- Total 2h
- Serves 12
- Level Medium
Ingredients
- 10 ¼ cup Chocolate wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup White granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
- ½ cup Butter
- 6 Squares (6 ounces / 180 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 Eggs
- ?
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ?
- 1 can (21 ounces / 600 g) cherry pie filling
- 2 Squares (1 ounce / 30 g) each) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
- Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 11-inch (30 cm) tart pan with removable bottom.
- Place pan on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, Beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Blend in chocolate mixture.
- Add the flour and mix well.
- Pour into crust; spread evenly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread pie filling over the top.
- In a small microwave bowl, combine chocolate and cream.
- Microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth.
- Cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drizzle over tart.
- Chill until set.
Tips for the best Black Forest Torte
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 13 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- This is a 20-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
Variations
- Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Best with fresh berries on the side and a little whipped cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does this Black Forest Torte recipe serve?
As written it serves 12. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 12×2.
Can I make Black Forest Torte ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
How long does Black Forest Torte take to make?
About 2 hours in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 2 hours of cooking.
What can I substitute for chocolate wafer crumbs?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Black Forest Torte recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 13 ingredients and 20 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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