Meringue Torte
Layered with fruit and sweet custard, this torte is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Meringue Discs8 egg whites (allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tbs cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- Custard Filling4 egg yolks
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- Fruit Topping2 cups fresh sliced or whole fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches)
Directions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Trace 2, 8-inch circles on parchment paper (on baking sheets). In a large mixing bowl; beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form.
- In a separate small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and cream of tartar. One Tbs at a time, add the sugar mixture to beaten egg whites, continuing to beat until sugar is fully dissolved and soft peaks form.
- Gently, fold in the almonds. Divide the mixture evenly among the 4 circles. Spread evenly to the edges of the circles. Bake the meringue layers in a preheated 250°F oven for 1 ˝ hours. Turn oven off. Let pan sit in oven for another 30 minutes to an hour. Cool slightly; gently peel the paper from the bottom of the meringue layers, being careful not to crack or break them.
- In a large mixing bowl with a wire whisk, lightly beat egg yolks. Add sugar and cornstarch; continue whisking until mixed. Gradually, beat in milk until combined. Cover; cook custard in microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir, cover, cook 2 more minutes; stir, cover, cook 1 more minute. Remove from microwave, stir and chill.
- To assemble torte, place one meringue layer on a serving plate. Gently spread a thin layer of cooled custard filling on top of meringue layer to within 1/2 -inch of edge. Top with ˝ cup fresh fruit. Repeat with remaining layers. Cut and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 195
Calories from Fat 62 (32%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(6%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(35%)Cholesterol 106mg
(3%)Sodium 81mg
(9%)Potassium 312mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
(9%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(19%)Protein 9g
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