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Chocolate Pecan Torte Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

crust
2 cups oreo chocolate cookie crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
praline nut layer
1 cup planters pecan pieces
1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
cream cheese layer
2 packages (8 oz each) philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
chocolate ganache
4 squares baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/3 cup whipping cream

Directions:

CRUST: MIX cookie crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
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PRALINE NUT LAYER: SPRINKLE pecans over crust. Place butter and brown sugar in saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Boil 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over pecans; cool slightly. Cover; freeze 3 hours or until set.
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CREAM CHEESE LAYER: BEAT cream cheese, powdered sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread over Praline Nut Layer. Refrigerate until chilled.
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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.
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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	830.65 Kcal (3478 kJ)
Calories from fat	495.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.11g	85%
Cholesterol	75.01mg	25%
Sodium	342.51mg	14%
Potassium	621.01mg	13%
Total Carbs	82.36g	27%
Sugars	67.35g	269%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	10%
Protein	6.41g	13%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	97.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	399 Kcal (1671 kJ)
Calories from fat	238.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.47g	85%
Cholesterol	36.03mg	25%
Sodium	164.52mg	14%
Potassium	298.3mg	13%
Total Carbs	39.56g	27%
Sugars	32.35g	269%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	10%
Protein	3.08g	13%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	46.7mg	10%

* 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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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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