Tortilla Torte Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

Photographs and original illustrations: Cakespy

Composed of tortillas stacked over chocolate cream filling and topped with a billow of fluffy white frosting, this torte visually resembles fancy stacked sponge cakes, but ultimately makes for a very different dessert experience. The tortillas take a bit of getting used to—they will remain lightly chewy even when the chocolate has had a chance to set— but the taste sensation is unlike any other dessert I've ever tried. The floury taste of the tortillas mixes quite pleasantly with the rich chocolate-sour cream filling (which is also great by the spoonful) and the complementary tangy sweetness of the sour cream frosting.

Recipe Notes: I used homemade tortillas, which were a little more "irregular" than a typical store-bought variety--hence the air bubble and lightly "toasty" look that you see on some of the tortillas in the photo.

When slicing this torte, be sure to use a very sharp knife, because the thick torte will be quite solid in texture.

Recipe Details

Tortilla Torte Recipe

Active 30 mins

Total 3 hrs

Serves 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces
4 cups (32 ounces) sour cream, divided
10 (7-inch) flour tortillas
3/4 cup (about 6 ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted
Chocolate curls or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan or double boiler, melt chocolate pieces over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 cups sour cream. Remove from heat and cool.
Place one tortilla on your serving plate. Spread about 1/3 cup of the chocolate mixture atop. Repeat with eight of the remaining tortillas and the remaining chocolate mixture. Top with the last tortilla.
Put the assembled torte in the refrigerator and let chill until quite solid, about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining sour cream and confectioners' sugar. Spread on the top and sides of the torte. Cover and chill for 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Special Equipment

Saucepan, icing spatula

This Recipe Appears In

Cakespy: Tortilla Torte

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
698	Calories
39g	Fat
86g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	698
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 20g	100%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 315mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 86g	31%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 48g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 373mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.