Chocolate Torte

Grease a 25cm pie dish

Put sugar & water into saucepan and heat gently until sugar is dissolved

Bring syrup to boil and boil rapidly for a further 2 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in chocolate and 150ml of cream

Stir until chocolate melts and mixture becomes smooth

Pour into large bowl and cool for 10 minutes

Whip remaining cream until thick and fold into chocolate mixture

Spoon into pie dish

Crumb biscuits in a food processor

Melt butter in a pan and pour over the biscuits

Blend for a further 10 seconds

Pour crumbs over the chocolate mixture and press firmly but evenly over the surface

Cover with clingfilm and chill for at least 4 hours

Turn out onto a serving plate and cover with chocolate shavings