No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Torte with Whipped Mascarpone

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A rich, velvety chocolate torte enriched with a hint of espresso, topped with light mascarpone whipped cream, perfect for an elegant dinner party dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, espresso into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 French cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 8 oz bittersweet chocolate and 4 tbsp unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp freshly brewed espresso and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until dissolved.
  2. Step 2: Separate 4 large eggs. Beat the yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, whisk the 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, preserving as much air as possible.
  4. Step 4: Pour the batter into a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  5. Step 5: For the topping, whisk 1 cup mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  6. Step 6: Spread the mascarpone cream over the chilled torte just before serving. Optionally, dust with cocoa powder or garnish with chocolate shavings.

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