TRIPLE MOUSSE TORTE

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The layers of this three-times-as-nice torte include an English toffee dessert that was passed down from my grandmother. For the base, I used a brownie crust--another family favorite! -Beth Richards, Fairbanks, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1large egg
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white baking chips, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
TOFFEE MOUSSE:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional milk chocolate English toffee bits, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the brownie mix, oil, water and egg until well mixed. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2-in. from the edge comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in melted white chips. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over brownie. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., For chocolate mousse, beat cream cheese and vanilla until blended. Combine sugar and cocoa; gradually add to cream cheese mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in chocolate chips. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over torte. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., For toffee mousse, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually add to cream cheese mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in toffee bits. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over top., Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional toffee bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866 calories, Fat 58g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.