Description
Delightful cherry-coconut chocolate torte weaves rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy coconut into a luxurious dessert masterpiece. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each velvety bite of this elegant, indulgent treat that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (40 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (80 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a rich chocolate crust by blending flour, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely textured.
- Incorporate melted butter and vanilla, pulsing until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
- Press the dough uniformly into a greased 9-inch tart pan, ensuring even coverage on bottom and sides.
- Pierce the crust with a fork to prevent rising during baking.
- Bake at 375F for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 350F.
- Gently melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until completely smooth.
- Whisk dark brown sugar and eggs until light and airy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg blend, stirring consistently.
- Season with salt and vanilla extract.
- Pour the silky filling into the pre-baked crust.
- Distribute halved cherries across the surface, lightly pressing them into the filling.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the filling sets firmly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours to achieve perfect consistency.
- Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread the cream elegantly over the chilled torte.
- Embellish with fresh cherries, toasted coconut flakes, and delicate chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Ensure cherries are completely pitted and patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Toast coconut flakes briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch to the torte.
- Make the torte a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and achieve a perfectly set texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg