Rich and Creamy Chocolate Torte
A really quick and simple no-bake dessert that's a perfect, cool and creamy dessert for hot summer days!
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 475
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs chocolate graham crackers or Oreos work well
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
Instructions
For The Base:
- Add the cookie crumbs, melted butter and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
For the filling:
- Mix the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla & salt in a food processor (or mixer) until thoroughly blended and the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
- Add the mixture to a large saucepan and bring to a simmer whisking the whole time. Once the mixture comes to a simmer, add the cream cheese, butter, and chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk for three minutes until the mixture becomes thick and creamy. Pour the mixture into the pan with the crust.
- Cover with plastic wrap (make sure the plastic wrap is touching the surface to avoid a skin forming).
- Chill cake for at least 4 hours before slicing. To garnish sprinkle with chocolate shavings or curls
Nutrition
Calories: 475 | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1.9mg