WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE

White Chocolate Raspberry Torte image

Provided by Courtly

Categories Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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16 ounces coarsely chopped white baking bar or 2 1/2 cups white vanilla chips
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh raspberries or 1 cup frozen raspberries, without syrup, thawed, drained on paper towels
2/3 cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour bottom and sides of 9 or 10 inch springform pan.
In medium saucepan over low heat, melt 8 oz. of the white baking bars and butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Cool slightly.
In large bowl, beat eggs on high speed until light lemon colored, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thickened and very light yellow. By hand, fold in flour, salt, almond extract, melted white chocolate and remaining 8 oz. of chopped white baking bars. Fold in raspberries. Spread in greased and floured pan. Sprinkle with almonds; press lightly.
Bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes or until top is golden brown and springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cool completely.
Melt chocolate chips in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Using wire whisk, beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle glaze over top of torte; allow to set. Serve at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 103, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 29.8, Protein 5.6