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Chocolate Ganache Candy Cane Tort

Delicious slightly spicy chocolate ganache candy cane tort is packed with holiday flavor!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 759 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Oreo Crust
  • 3 cups 30 cookies Oreo Cookie Crumbs (Peppermint flavor is best)
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter melted
Ganache Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 20 oz semi-sweet or dark Chocolate Chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • 5 Crushed candy canes
White Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz chopped Chocolate to garnish optional
  • 3 crushed Candy Canes to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Crust1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.2. In a food processor, pulse the Oreo Cookies to crumbs (or smash in a plastic bag). Placein a small bowl. Stir in the melted Butter. Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared springform pan and press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan using a glass or measuring cup. Be careful to get an even layer of crust.3. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Set aside and allow crust to cool completely. Ganache Filling4. Place Cream in a double boiler (or medium size heat-safe bowl over a boiling pot) and warm it. Add the Chocolate, and begin to stir as it warms. When the mixture has warmed and is smooth, beat it with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.5. Fold in crushed Candy Canes, and pour ganache into the cooled crust. Put in the fridge and allow to chill until set, approx. 2 hours.White Ganache Topping6. Place White Chocolate Chips and Cream in a double boiler (or small size heat-safe bowl over a boiling pot) and warm it. Stir until smooth.7. Pour white ganache over chocolate ganache and smooth. Put in the fridge and allow to chill until set, approx. 30 min.8. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to ensure an easy release when the springform is removed.9. Garnish with chopped Chocolate, crushed Candy Canes, whipped cream, or other holiday decorations. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 759kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 419mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 759

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 759kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g 159%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.