Frozen Rainbow Torte Food

RAINBOW ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan with enough plastic wrap to come up all the sides with some extra hanging over the edges.
• Puree raspberries in a mini food processor. Add 1/2 cup slightly softened ice cream and process until combined. Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top and pushing the mixture into the corners. Freeze until completely frozen, about 45 minutes.
• Clean the food processor. Puree oranges. Add another 1/2 cup ice cream; process until combined. Carefully pour the orange mixture over the frozen raspberry layer, smoothing the top and pushing the mixture into the corners. Freeze completely. Repeat the pureeing and layering process with the mango, kiwis, blueberries and blackberries, adding 1/2 cup ice cream to each and freezing each layer completely before adding the next. When all the layers are done, cover the top of the cake with plastic wrap and freeze until frozen, at least 4 hours or overnight. To unmold, invert onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.

ANGEL FOOD TORTE

Steps:

• Slice cake into thirds horizontally. Spread each layer with topping and 1 cup fruit. Assemble layers and pipe with remaining topping. Chill until serving.

FROZEN GRASSHOPPER TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter; toss until coated. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a 9-in. springform pan or 13x9-in. dish. Freeze 10 minutes. Spread ice cream over crust. Freeze, covered, until firm., In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In a large bowl, mix marshmallow creme, milk, extract and, if desired, food coloring until blended. Fold in whipped cream., Spread over ice cream. Sprinkle with reserved cookie mixture. Freeze, covered, until firm.

FROZEN WHITE CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY MOUSSE TORTE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Finely grind cookie pieces in processor. Add butter; blend until crumbs are moist. Press mixture onto bottom and halfway up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Freeze while preparing mousse.
• For mousse:
• Place liqueur in heavy medium saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over liqueur; let stand until gelatin softens, about 20 minutes.
• Press raspberries firmly through sieve into large measuring cup. Add enough reserved juices to puree in cup to measure 1 2/3 cups berry mixture. Add berry mixture and 1/2 cup sugar to gelatin mixture. Stir over medium-low heat just until sugar and gelatin dissolve, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate; stir until melted. Transfer raspberry mixture to large bowl. Chill until thick but not set, stirring often, about 2 hours.
• Beat cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold cream into raspberry mixture in 3 additions. Transfer mousse to crust; smooth top. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; freeze.)
• Cut around pan sides; release pan sides. Place torte on platter. Arrange raspberries around top edge of torte. Decorate with Chocolate Leaves.

FROZEN ORANGE MOUSSE TORTE WITH BOYSENBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Make crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until nuts are coarsely chopped. Add melted butter and blend until moist crumbs form. Press nut mixture onto bottom (not sides) of 9-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake crust until golden, about 8 minutes. Freeze while preparing mousse.
• Make mousse:
• Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water). Whisk until candy thermometer registers 170°F, about 4 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Using electric mixer, beat yolk mixture until cool and thick, about 6 minutes. Beat in liqueur.
• Beat 2 cups cream and orange peel in bowl to stiff peaks. Fold in yolk mixture. Pour mousse into crust. Cover and freeze overnight. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead; keep frozen.)
• Cut around pan sides to loosen torte. Release pan sides. Transfer torte to platter. If desired, spoon lightly sweetened whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe rosettes of cream around top edge of torte; place orange triangles between rosettes. Garnish with whole pistachio nuts. Cut torte into wedges. Serve with Boysenberry Sauce.

FROZEN LEMON TORTE

Steps:

• Line bottom and sides of buttered 9" (22.5 cm) springform pan with ladyfingers.
• In top of double boiler, place 5 yolks and 2 whites. Beat together until smooth.
• Add lemon juice, rind and sugar, and beat lightly.
• Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool.
• Fold in cream, which has been whipped.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Freeze at least 5 hours.
• Beat remaining 3 whites with 4 tablespoons sugar until stiff. Spread on cake.
• Place under broiler briefly until lightly browned.
• Return to freezer.
• Remove one hour before serving.

FROZEN RAINBOW TORTE

Steps:

• 1. Reserve 8 wafers for topping. Line bottom of 8-inch springform pan with single layer of wafers.2. Remove 1 pint of sherbert from carton. Cut into thin slices. Place on top of wafers in pan. Use back of spoon to smooth layer. Freeze at least 10 minutes. Top with second layer of wafers and sherbet. Repeat layers one more time.3. Spread whipped topping over sherbet. Coarsely crush reserved wafers. Sprinkle on top. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or until firm.4. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately. Store in freezer.