Kahlua Tuxedo Torte Food

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP KAHLUA TORTE

Steps:

• Combine kahlua & milk.
• Prepare Dream Whip according to directions on package. (For real decadence you can substitute an equal amount of whipped cream).
• Using a springform pan, 1 at a time quickly dunk chocolate chip cookie into kahlua & milk & line springform all around perimeter with dipped cookies, then line bottom of springform with dipped cookies, filling in gaps on bottom as much as possible with broken dipped cookies.
• Layer whipped cream on top of cookies, cover whipped cream with another layer of kahula & milk cookies, then more cream, another layer of cookies & final layer of cream.
• Allow 6 hours to set up & shave chocolate over torte before serving.

CHOCOLATE KAHLUA® CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray; dust with flour.
• Combine cake mix, sour cream, eggs, coffee-flavored liqueur, oil, pudding mix, orange zest, and cinnamon in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until very smooth, about 4 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a plate; let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

MOCHA KAHLUA ICE CREAM TORTE WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Press crust mixture onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan with 2 3/4 inches high on the sides. Bake crust until firm, about 8 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool crust completely.
• Mix ice cream, kahlua in large bowl. Mix in heath bars, saving several tablespoons for garnish. Pour ice cream into crust, smooth top, freeze until firm, about four hours. Can be prepared 2 days ahead covered.
• Using small knife cut around side of pan to loosen torte. Remove pan sides, sprinkle saved crushed heath bar on top. Let torte stand 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with hot fudge sauce.
• Combine chopped dark chocolate with butter, sugar, heavy cream, and hot water. Melt mixture stirring, at low heat for five minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt and serve warm.

KAHLUA TUXEDO TORTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat Kahlua over medium heat until bubbles form around edge.
• In blender combine hot Kahlua and chocolate pieces.
• Process until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
• Add powdered sugar, egg yolks and butter and process until smooth.
• Transfer to bowl, cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until spreading consistency.
• Holding long, serrated knife parallel to working surface, slice cake into seven layers.
• place first layer on serving plate or tray and spread with chocolate mixture to form frosting layer about 3/8- inch thick.
• Add second layer of cake and continue to frost until all cake layers are used.
• Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve, up to 24 hours ahead.

APRICOT TORTE

Steps:

• preheat oven to 350 degrees, and butter a 9inch spring form pan.
• Prepare crust by mixing the ingredients together.
• Bake crust for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, half the apricots and fill each half with 1/2 teaspoon.
• Place apricots face up on top of the hot crust right out of the oven.
• Return torte to oven, and bake until sugar inside apricots is melted.
• meanwhile, begin preparing the cream.
• separate eggs.
• Beat the whites with the sugar and beat until stiff, fold in the egg yolks.
• Fold in flour.
• Pour the mixture over the cake, place back into the oven for 15- 20 more minutes, until slightly browned.

TUXEDO BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom and sides of 9 or 10 inch springform pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread batter in greased pan.
• Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely.
• Place thawed raspberries in syrup in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade. Cover; blend or process until pureed. Stain to remove seeds. In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add raspberry puree; mix well. Bring to a boil; cook until mixture is clear, stirring constantly. Cool 5 minutes. Spread over brownie layer to within 1/2 inch of edges. Arrange 1 cup of fresh raspberries evenly over raspberry mixture; refrigerate.
• In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and creme de cacao; beat until smooth. Add melted vanilla chips; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Cover; refrigerate 45 minutes.
• Stir topping mixture until smooth. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the topping over raspberries. Pipe or spoon on remaining topping.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Sprinkle grated chocolate in 1 inch border around outside edge of torte. Garnish center with 3 whole raspberries and 3 mint leaves. Store in refrigerator.

KAHLUA FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Heat butter in a 12" skillet over medium heat.
• Beat the eggs, milk, cinnamon and Kahlua together in a medium sized bowl.
• When the pan is hot, dip bread in egg mixture coating both sides well.
• Place coated bread in the skillet turning occassionally till each side is golden bown.
• Remove the toast from the pan and place a dab of butter on each piece of French Toast.
• Drizzle syrup over the toast and dress with a sprinkling of confectioner's sugar.

EASY KAHLUA CUPPUCCINO TORTE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Fit an 8-in square baking pan bottom with wax paper.
• Grease the sides and the paper of baking pan.
• Melt the butter.
• Add expresso powder and sugar into the melted butter; stir well until dissolved.
• Add the chocolate chips to the hot butter/expresso mixture; stir until chocolate is melted.
• Beat in the 8 eggs, one at a time.
• Stir in Kahlua.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
• Place the pan into a larger baking pan, and fill the larger pan halfway to top of water (making a water bath).
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Chill at least 8 hours before serving onto a serving platter.
• Note: serve with pureed strawberries or raspberries or your favorite berry.