Best Caramel Nut Torte Recipes

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X-TREME CHOCOLATE DOUBLE-NUT CARAMEL LADYFINGER TORTE RECIPE COURTESY SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE



X-Treme Chocolate Double-Nut Caramel Ladyfinger Torte Recipe courtesy Southern Living Magazine image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers
1 (13-ounce) jar hazelnut spread
20 individually wrapped caramel candies
2 1/3 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar plus 2 tablespoons
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons crème de cacao
3 (1-ounce) semisweet chocolate baking squares

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate morsels on high for 90 seconds or until melted, stirring at 30 second intervals; cool 5 minutes, and set aside.
  • Split ladyfingers, and stand halves around edge of a 9-inch springform pan, placing rounded sides against pan; line bottom of pan with remaining halves. Reserve remaining ladyfingers for another use. Spread hazelnut spread evenly over ladyfingers on bottom of pan.
  • Cook caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, just until melted. Stir in pecans until coated; spoon caramel mixture evenly over hazelnut spread.
  • Beat 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and cream cheese in a medium bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add crème de cacao; beat until blended. Beat in melted morsels until blended.
  • Beat remaining 2 cups whipping cream in a medium bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff; fold into cream cheese mixture, and spoon evenly over caramel layer in pan.
  • Shave baking squares with a vegetable peeler evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Chill 1 hour before serving.

CARAMEL NUT TORTE



Caramel Nut Torte image

"The full-size version of this recipe caught my eye many years ago because it uses apple cider," shares Karla Stichter of New Paris, Indiana. "My father has a small orchard and we all help pick, wash and sort the apples before they're pressed into cider. We all love this delicious cake."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground almonds
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider or juice, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
FROSTING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line two 6-in. round baking pans with parchment; coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Set aside 1 tablespoon. Add cider, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar to remaining yolks. , In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter; then fold in remaining whites. Fold in crumbs and almonds., Gently spoon into prepared pans. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely., In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, butter and 2 tablespoons cider. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount into reserved yolk; return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cool., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons caramel sauce until smooth. Spread over 1 cake; top with remaining cake. Add remaining cider to remaining caramel sauce to achieve drizzling consistency., Beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHOCOLATE DOUBLE NUT CARAMEL LADYFINGER TORTE (NO BAKE)



Chocolate Double Nut Caramel Ladyfinger Torte (No Bake) image

This is an absolute fantastic extreme chocolate no-bake dessert that is wonderful to serve at a dinner party or a get together as you can prepare this up to a day in advance and chill. Plan ahead--this needs to chill for a minimum of 3 hours before serving. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers
1 (13 ounce) jar nutella, hazelnut spread
20 caramels, wrapped
1/3 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (for a sweeter taste use 1/2 cup)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao (can add a tablespoon more)
2 cups whipping cream (unwhipped)
3 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9-inch springform baking pan.
  • Microwave chocolate chips on HIGH until melted, stirring every 30 seconds; cool 5 minutes and set aside.
  • Split the ladyfingers, then stand the halves around the edges of the 9-inch springform pan (placing the rounded sides of ladyfingers against the pan).
  • Line the bottom of the pan with the remaining ladyfingers (reserving any remaining ones for other uses).
  • Spread the Nutella spread evenly over the ladyfingers on the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook the caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream in a medium heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly JUST until melted; remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans until coated.
  • Spoon the caramel/nut mixture evenly over the Nutella spread in the pan.
  • In a medium bowl beat 1/3 cup confectioners sugar with softened cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy about 4 minutes) then add in the Creme de Cacao; beat until blended, then add in the melted chocolate chips.
  • Beat the remaining 2 cups whipping cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff; fold into the cream cheese mixture, then spoon evenly over the caramel mixture in the pan.
  • Shave the baking squares using a veggie peeler evenly on top, then sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar (or to taste).
  • Chill for 3 hours before serving.
  • Delicious!

CARAMEL FOR THREE-NUT TORTE



Caramel for Three-Nut Torte image

Crunchy, sweet caramel makes the perfect topping for our Three-Nut Torte or a rich Dobos Torte.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

Unsalted butter, for baking sheet
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Butter a baking sheet or line it with a Silpat (a French baking mat). Bring sugar and the water to a boil in a small, heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves; wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming. Continue cooking, without stirring, until caramel is dark amber, swirling pan to color evenly. Remove from heat.
  • Immediately pour caramel onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit until hardened and completely cool; coarsely chop. Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use, up to 1 day.

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