CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FANTASY TORTE

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FANTASY TORTE image

Yield 12-16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

BASE:
1 21 1/2-ounce package fudge brownie mix
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1 egg
FILLING:
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cool whip
1/2 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 350F. Grease 9- or 10-inch springform pan. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients. Beat at medium speed 1 minute. Spread batter into greased pan. Bake 34-37 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack 1 hour. Remove sides of pan. Cool completely. In small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate, 1 teaspoon coffee granules, 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook over low heat until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. (Can also use a microwave to save time.) Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Fold cool whip into warm chocolate mixture and spread over base. Drizzle 1/2-ounce square melted unsweetened chocolate over filling in lattice pattern. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until filling is set. Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving. Store in refrigerator.