Hershey Bar – Cookie Torte

This indulgent Hershey Bar Cookie Torte is a show-stopping dessert that combines crisp, buttery cookie layers with a luscious milk chocolate cream filling. The base is made from scratch using brown sugar and buttermilk for a tender, cake-like texture that holds up well under the weight of the filling. The creamy center features melted Hershey's milk chocolate blended with whipped cream, creating a smooth, decadent layer that melts in your mouth. Finished with a glossy chocolate glaze, this torte offers a beautiful contrast of textures and deep chocolate flavor.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: Latin

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 992.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This indulgent Hershey Bar Cookie Torte is a show-stopping dessert that combines crisp, buttery cookie layers with a luscious milk chocolate cream filling. The base is made from scratch using brown sugar and buttermilk for a tender, cake-like texture that holds up well under the weight of the filling. The creamy center features melted Hershey's milk chocolate blended with whipped cream, creating a smooth, decadent layer that melts in your mouth. Finished with a glossy chocolate glaze, this torte offers a beautiful contrast of textures and deep chocolate flavor.

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2
In a large mixer bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Beat on medium speed until creamy.
3
Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture; beat well until blended.
4
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk (or sour milk) to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6
Drop batter by level 1/2 cupfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, placing two scoops per sheet.
7
Using a spatula, spread each portion evenly into a 6-inch circle, keeping them 3 inches apart.
8
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and set.
9
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
While cookies cool, prepare the cream filling: Sprinkle gelatin over 5 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan. Let stand for a few minutes to soften.
11
Cook the gelatin mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
12
Remove from heat. Add the broken pieces from the 1-1/2 milk chocolate bars to the hot gelatin mixture. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
13
Let the chocolate mixture cool to lukewarm, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
15
Gradually fold the whipped cream into the lukewarm chocolate mixture, blending carefully to maintain volume.
16
Refrigerate the filling for about 1 hour, or until it begins to set and thickens.
17
Assemble the torte: Place one cooled cookie on a serving plate. Spread with 1/2 cup of the cream filling.
18
Repeat layering with the remaining cookies and filling, ending with a cookie on top.
19
Prepare the glaze: Melt the reserved 1/2 milk chocolate bar with 1 tablespoon of water in the top of a double boiler over warm water. Stir to blend well.
20
Add teaspoonfuls of water as needed to the glaze until it reaches a smooth, spreading consistency.
21
Spoon the glaze over the top of the torte, spreading it evenly to cover the top cookie.
22
Refrigerate the assembled torte until ready to serve, allowing the layers to set firmly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 992.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9g26%
Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 47.1mg16%
Sodium 2784.6mg117%
Total Carbohydrate 191.4g64%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 76.9g
Protein 17.8g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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