Slice of Kati Tészta (Hungarian Chocolate Rum Torte) with burnt caramel shards and a sprinkle of sea salt, with a stack of chocolate bars blurred in the background.

How to Make Hungarian Chocolate Rum Torte (Kati Tészta)

There are some recipes that carry more than just flavor — they carry memory, comfort, and love. This Hungarian chocolate rum torte, known as Kati Tészta, is one of those timeless treasures. It’s a traditional Hungarian layered pastry made with tender dough, filled with a luxurious chocolate cherry rum filling, and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. But for my dear friend Eva, it’s much more than just a sweet treat — it’s a piece of home. QUICK LINKS TO SECTIONS: A Sweet Slice of Nostalgia : Hungarian Chocolate Rum Torte Eva grew up in Romania, and every Sunday, her hardworking mother, Lia, would lovingly bake this Hungarian chocolate rum torte—known in their family as Kati Tészta—so Eva could enjoy a sweet treat throughout the week. Traditionally, Kati Tészta is topped with meringue, but Lia created her own decadent version of this Hungarian dessert, finishing it with a silky chocolate ganache instead. Though Eva had never made the torte…

There are some recipes that carry more than just flavor — they carry memory, comfort, and love. This Hungarian chocolate…

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