Chocolate Mint Torte

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This is very rich. Keep servings small. Chocoholics WILL come back for seconds........

Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 8 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 617 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6-8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

Crust
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Filling
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 ounces chocolate unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter/margarine.

Press firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan (or use a pie pan).

Bake for 7-8 mins. Cool.

Use your electric mixer to prepare the filling. Cream butter/margarine until smooth and gradually add the sugar.

Melt the chocolate over simmering (not boiling) water in a double boiler or in a microwave according to manufacturer's instructions.

Beat cream until it holds a firm peak.

Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.

Gently spread into prepared crust. Sprinkle with grated chocolate (or use chocolate sprinkles).

Loosely cover with plastic wrap (try not to let plastic touch the surface).

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 153g
Amount per Serving
Calories 617 73% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.0g76%
 Saturated Fat 30.0g150%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 275mg92%
Sodium 271mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g14%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
 Sugars 38.0g
Protein 7.0g14%
Vitamin A 30%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%  Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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