Black Forest Torte

• 1¼ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• ¼ cup white granulated sugar
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup butter
• 6 squares (6 ounces / 180 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 eggs
• ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can (21 ounces / 600 g) cherry pie filling
• 2 squares (1 ounce / 30 g) each) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Ingredients for 12 servings (1.6 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

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2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.

3. 3

   Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 11-inch (30 cm) tart pan with removable bottom.

4. 4

   Place pan on baking sheet.

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5. 5

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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   Cool on a wire rack.

7. 7

   Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth.

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   Cool for 10 minutes.

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   In a large mixing bowl, Beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until thickened, about 4 minutes.

10. 10

    Blend in chocolate mixture.

11. 11

    Add the flour and mix well.

12. 12

    Pour into crust; spread evenly.

13. 13

    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Cool completely on a wire rack.

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    Topping: Spread pie filling over the top.

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    In a small microwave bowl, combine chocolate and cream.

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    Microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth.

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    Cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    Drizzle over tart.

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    Chill until set.