Chocolate-espresso Torte With Fresh Sour Cherries

Ingredients

  • 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing ;
  • 3/4 lb. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped ;
  • 1/4 lb. unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped ;
  • 1/2 cup brewed espresso, at room temperature ; ;
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract ;
  • 1/2 tsp. salt ;
  • 6 egg yolks, at room temperature ;
  • 1 cup sugar ;
  • 4 egg whites, at room temperature ;
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar ; ;
  • 3/4 lb. fresh sour cherries ; ;
  • 1/3 cup cherry juice ; ;
  • 1 Tbs. arrowroot ; ;
  • 2 Tbs. brandy ; ;

Description

The Smoky Flavor Of Espresso Is An Exceptional Match For Bittersweet Chocolate, And This Dark, Decadent Torte Showcases Their Perfect Marriage. A Sour Cherry Topping Is A Foil For The Torte’s Richness, And Its Ruby-red Color Provides A Stunning Vis

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