Chocolate Mint Torte

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

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 8 minutes

617 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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 50.0g	76%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	150%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 275mg	92%
Sodium 271mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 38.0g
Protein 7.0g	14%

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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