Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Torte

From HERSHEY’S
Makes 1 cake

HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa adds an extra degree of decadence to this delicious, flourless chocolate raspberry torte recipe. Toasted walnuts and a dusting of powdered sugar complete the perfect picture.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups walnut pieces
2 tablespoons granulated sugar plus 3/4 cup, divided
4 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2/3 cup HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Raspberry Sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 package fresh or frozen raspberries

DIRECTIONS

1.Toast walnuts*; cool completely. Process walnuts with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in food processor or blender until finely ground.

2.Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 9-inch round baking pan. Dust with cocoa. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until foamy; gradually add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

3.Beat egg yolks, remaining granulated sugar, cocoa, milk, and salt until thickened. Gently fold batter and walnuts into egg whites. Pour into prepared pan.

4.Bake 30 minutes or until torte springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with Raspberry Sauce.

Raspberry Sauce

Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in saucepan. Add 1 package (12 oz) frozen raspberries, thawed. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Strain sauce through sieve. Cool to room temperature. Sweetened with additional sugar, if desired. About 2/3 cup sauce.

To toast walnuts – Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place walnuts in single layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Cool.

*Always read labels of each ingredient to ensure that they are gluten free prior to use.

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