Chocolate Flourless Torte

18 slices ( A little of this rich and delicious torte goes a long way)

Ingredients

• 9 ounces quality dark chocolate (65% or higher) finely chopped

• 9 ounces unsalted butter (18 tablespoons)

• 1.5 cups granulated sugar

• 7 large eggs (room temperature)

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract

Optional: Serve with powdered sugar, berries and sweetened whipped cream.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Grease 9” springform pan.

3. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl, until chocolate is almost completely melted. Remove from heat and stir until smooth and totally melted.

4. Stir in sugar, then cool for a few minutes.

5. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining between each addition. Once all eggs are added, continue to stir until the batter becomes thick and glossy.

6. Stir in the vanilla & almond extract.

7. Pour into the prepared springform pan.

8. Bake 30-35 minutes until the torte jiggles slightly in the middle, but not completely set. Begin checking at 30 minus to make sure the torte does not over bake.

9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold.

10. Time to serve.

Optional: Serve with powdered sugar, berries and sweetened whipped cream

You can store in the refrigerator tightly wrapped for up to 3 days or freezer and thawed overnight in the refrigerator before serving.