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Receta Valentine’s Day: Flourless Chocolate Torte with Crème Anglaise #glutenfree
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Ingredientes
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 pound butter, softened and divided in half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 1/2 cup merlot wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon xanthan gum
- pinch salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or coarsely chopped bar) sugar and cocoa powder for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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