Chocolate Mint Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate Mint Torte

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----crust-----
1 Cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
2 Tablespoon Butter or margarine -- melted
-----filling-----
1/2 Cup Butter or margarine -- softened
3/4 cup Sugar
3 Ounce Unsweetened chocolate
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 Teaspoon Peppermint extract
3 Eggs
1/2 Cup Whipping cream
Unsweetened chocolate -- grated

Recipe by: The Cook's Book of Uncommon Recipes - ISBN 0-940367-14-9 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). Combine
m

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 of


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







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