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Frozen Grand Marnier Torte With Spiced Cranberries Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c honey .
  • 8 large egg yolks .
  • 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips .
  • 1 tsp ground allspice .
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon .
  • 3 tbsps frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed .
  • 5 c fresh cranberries, divided (or frozen, partially thawed) .
  • 1/4 c water .
  • 7 tbsps unsalted butter, melted .
  • 3 tbsps sugar .
  • 5 tbsps Grand Marnier .
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice .
  • 1 (9 oz) package chocolate wafer cookies .
  • 1 c sugar .
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg .
  • 1/2 c chilled sour cream .
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch .
  • white chocolate curls (optional) .
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg .
  • 1 tbsp grated orange peel .
  • 2 c chilled heavy whipping cream .
  • 1/2 c ruby port .
  • 1 c sugar

Directions
  • Step #1 Finely grind cookies, chips, & sugar in processor.
  • Step #2 Add melted butter; mix until wet crumbs form.
  • Step #3 Set aside 1/2 c crumb mixture.
  • Step #4 Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom & 2" up sides of 9" diameter springform pan with 2 3/4" sides.
  • Step #5 Whisk egg yolks, 1 c sugar, & water in medium metal bowl.
  • Step #6 Set over saucepan of simmering water & whisk vigorously until candy thermometer registers 175 degrees, about 8 mins.
  • Step #7 Remove bowl from over water.
  • Step #8 Add 1/2 tsp nutmeg & 1/8 tsp allspice.
  • Step #9 Using mixer, beat until thick & cook, about 5 mins.
  • Step #10 Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, sour cream, Grand Marnier, orange juice concentrate, & grated orange peel in large bowl until peaks form.
  • Step #11 Add egg yolk mixture & fold together.
  • Step #12 Pour 2/3 of filling into crust.
  • Step #13 Sprinkle top with reserved 1/2 c crumb mixture.
  • Step #14 Gently spoon remaining filling over.
  • Step #15 Cover up; freeze overnight or up to 3 days.
  • Step #16 Whisk Port & cornstarch in large skillet to mix.
  • Step #17 Add 1 c sugar, honey, 1 tsps allspice, 1 tsps nutmeg, & 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  • Step #18 Bring mixture to boil over high heat, stirring often.
  • Step #19 Add 3 c cranberries; cook this until mixture boils & cranberries begin to pop but still hold shape, about 5 mins.
  • Step #20 Mix in remaining 2 c of cranberries.
  • Step #21 Chill topping at least 6 hrs or over night.
  • Step #22 Release pan sides from torte.
  • Step #23 Transfer torte to platter.
  • Step #24 Spoon topping over filling.
  • Step #25 If desired, garnish torte with white chocolate curls.
  • Enjoy the Frozen Grand Marnier Torte With Spiced Cranberries recipe

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