Chocolate Strawberry Torte

By flour_arrangements

SUZANNE ZICK • Iron Station, North Carolina
I made this special dessert for my husband on
Valentine’s Day, and he really enjoyed it. Tucked inside
the chocolate crumb crust is a fluffy chocolate filling
with a layer of fresh berries.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
• 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• (about 10 whole crackers)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 square (1 ounce) semisweet chocolate

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter. In a small bowl,
combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar until
crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides
of a greased 9-in. springform pan; chill.

2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat the whipped
topping, sour cream and pudding mix until blended.
Spread half over crust. Arrange strawberries over the top.
Spread with remaining filling.

3. In a microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir
until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Drizzle over filling.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.