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Decadently rich, creamy and all around delicious. This dark chocolate flourless torte will win the hearts of all – even your non gluten-free friends!

A tray filled with sliced of flourless chocolate torte topped with a sliced strawberry

Ingredients

dark chocolate (good quality – I use Ghirardelli

butter

water

granulated sugar

eggs

heavy cream

a bag of ghirardelli chocolate chips is being poured into a glass bowl

a whisk covered in flourless chocolate torte batter is being lifted from a glass bowl

Tips For A Perfect Flourless Chocolate Torte

First and foremost you need to invest in good quality ingredients. This desserts is mostly made up of chocolate…so we need good quality chocolate! I love Ghirardelli or Callebaut chocolate.

Next, you need a good quality springform pan. If yours is not nonstick, you’ll want to line the sides with a strip of parchment paper. If using a regular cake pan definitely be sure the line the bottom and sides with parchment. This will ensure your flourless chocolate torte doesn’t stick to the pan.

Do NOT skip the water bath step. There are other recipes online that don’t require this step, but for this specific recipe, we need it.

water bath being poured for the baking of a flourless chocolate torte — water bath

dark chocolate ganache being poured onto a flourless chocolate torte that is sitting on a cake turn table — water bath

Restaurant Quality Dessert

I used to own a bakery (“Pip’s”) while my husband, Keith, owned a restaurant. I had the pleasure of baking the desserts for his establishment and this flourless chocolate torte was a staple on the menu! It’s bold and rich flavor was the perfect ending to a delicious meal.

Next let’s chat about how you can elevate the design of your torte!

a slice of flourless chocolate torte being served with a sliced strawberry on top

How To Serve Flourless Chocolate Torte

I love topping the torte with chocolate ganache and berries. Strawberries and Cherries really add a depth of color to this dessert. You can add a single piece of fruit to each slice or load it up!

If you’re feeling extra fancy you can add some gold leaf! I’ve been using the brand Barnabas Blattgold for years. You can also choose to top this flourless dessert with homemade whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar!

To cut clean slices, I use long sharp knife and heat it in very hot water before EVERY cut. Make sure you wipe it with a clean cloth or paper towel after you heat it in the water. By cutting the chocolate torte with a dry, hot knife, you will be much more likely to have sharp edges and less crumbs on your pieces.