Chocolate Pecan Torte Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups oreo chocolate cookie crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup pecan pieces
1 1/2 cups butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 oz semisweet baking chocolate
1/3 cup whipping cream

Directions:

Crust: Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Praline Nut Layer: Sprinkle pecans over crust.
Place butter and brown sugar in saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to boil.
Boil 2 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Pour over pecans; cool slightly.
Cover; freeze 3 hours or until set.
Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, confectioners sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Spread over Praline Nut Layer.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Ganache: Melt chocolate with cream in small heavy saucepan; cook on very low heat just until chocolate is melted, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; cool completely.
Spread chocolate mixture over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Makes 16 servings.
For Easier Cutting: Rinse knife in hot water, a wet knife will slice through this dessert easier and prevent the layers from sticking to the knife.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	486.48 Kcal (2037 kJ)
Calories from fat	351.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.05g	60%
Cholesterol	69.53mg	23%
Sodium	31.93mg	1%
Potassium	101.27mg	2%
Total Carbs	36.4g	12%
Sugars	32.97g	132%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	8%
Protein	3.28g	7%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	56.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	436.01 Kcal (1825 kJ)
Calories from fat	315.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35g	60%
Cholesterol	62.31mg	23%
Sodium	28.62mg	1%
Potassium	90.76mg	2%
Total Carbs	32.62g	12%
Sugars	29.55g	132%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	8%
Protein	2.94g	7%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	50.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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