Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake Recipe

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The discussion centers around the "White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake" recipe from the Pampered Chef Festive Desserts cookbook. The recipe includes a mousse made from white chocolate morsels, milk, sour cream, and whipped topping, layered with a thawed pound cake and cranberry juice mixture. Key steps involve creating a crust from cake trimmings, layering mousse and cake, and garnishing with almond bark curls. The cake serves 16 and requires refrigeration for at least one hour before serving.

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OhmyDLM
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Hi Everyone,

At my team Christmas party tonight someone brought along this super yummy recipe from the Pampered Chef Festive Desserts cookbook. I want to make it for a family Christmas party tomorrow night and thought I had the cookbook at home, but nope!

It was called something like White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake, or a variation of that. I'd LOVE if someone could direct me to where I could find the recipe online, I've already done a search but because I don't know the correct name, I can't seem to find it... can you help me?
 
It's Cranberry & White Chocolate Mousse Cake

Mousse

1 pkg (12 oz) white choc. morsels
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Cake and Garnish

1 16 oz frozen pound cake, thawed
2/3 cup thawed frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 oz. vanilla flavored almond bark
powdered sugar (optional)

1. For mouse, place white chocolate morsels and milk in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave on High 1-2 min. or until melted and smooth, stirring every 30 sec. Cool slightly 1-2 min. Whisk in sour cream. Fold in whipped topping.

2. Trim crusts off cake to make an 8/12 x 3 x 1 1/2 in. cake. Place trimmings into Rotary Grater and grate evenly over bottom of Springform Pan. Press crumbs using flat side of Measure-All Cup to form crust. Slice remaining cake into 1/8-in. slices.

3. Combine juice concentrate and lemon juice. Layer crust with 1/4 of mousse. Spread evenly. Arrange about 20 slices of cake over mousse, overlapping as needed to form an even layer. Brush cake with 1/3 of the cranberry mixture using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Repeat layers two times, ending with cranberry mixture. Top cranberry mixture with remaining mousse. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

4. Place almond bark on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High 20 seconds, turning over after 10 seconds (do not melt). Hold almond bark with clean towel and create small curls using serrated Peeler. Garnish cake with curls and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Run releasing tool around sides of cake before removing collar.

Yield: 16 servings
 
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just in time as I'm logging on before heading out to grocery shop, you rock!!! :)

<3 Darcy
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need for the Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake?

To make the Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake, you will need white chocolate, cranberries (fresh or dried), eggs, sugar, flour, butter, and vanilla extract. You may also want to have some powdered sugar for dusting on top.

How long does it take to prepare and bake the torte cake?

The preparation time for the Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake is approximately 15-20 minutes, and the baking time is about 25-30 minutes. Overall, you can expect the entire process to take around an hour.

Can I use frozen cranberries instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can use frozen cranberries in the Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake. Just make sure to thaw and drain them before adding to the batter to avoid excess moisture.

How should I store the torte cake after baking?

After baking, allow the Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake to cool completely. You can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, consider freezing it.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the Quick and Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Torte Cake ahead of time. It can be baked a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just bring it to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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