Best Jans Forgotten Torte Recipes

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FORGET-IT MERINGUE TORTE



Forget-It Meringue Torte image

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare your meringue. Place it in your oven, turn it off, and head to bed. (Make sure not to peek!) In the morning, you'll have a pavlova. Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey brought this clever recipe, Molly Chappellet, an owner of Chappellet Vineyards, to The Times in 1978, and Amanda Hesser rehashed it in 2006. It's a perfect casual dessert for a dinner party, especially if the day before looks busy. Serve it with the raspberry sauce, as suggested, to cut through any sweetness.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     project, dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Butter
1 1/2 cups egg whites (9 to 11 eggs)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup heavy cream
3 -10-ounce packages frozen raspberries, defrosted, or fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons kirsch or framboise liqueur

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter an angel-food-cake pan. In a mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar. With the mixer on high speed, gradually add 2 1/2 cups of sugar. Add the vanilla and almond extracts, and beat to stiff, glossy peaks.
  • Spoon the meringue into the pan. Level the top. Place in the oven, and turn off the heat. Do not open the door until the oven is cool, 4 hours or overnight.
  • Push up the removable bottom of the pan. Cut away the top crust; reserve the crust and the crumbs. Unmold the cake onto a plate. Just before serving, whip the cream with 1 tablespoon sugar, then ice the cake with it. Chop the reserved crust to make crumbs, then sprinkle them around the sides and top of the cake, pressing gently.
  • In a bowl, combine the raspberries, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and kirsch. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Serve the cake sliced with the sauce spooned on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 59 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FORGOTTEN TORTE



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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago and its a great dessert and so easy. This recipe cooks in the oven overnight! Perfect for Easter or Mother's Day dinner or any special occasion!

Provided by Nancy Beckham @luvs2laugh

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 - egg whites
1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1 - red food coloring drops (change color for holiday seasons)
1 package(s) fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream or cool whip
- fresh mint leaves (opt)

Steps:

  • About two hours before the overnight baking, place 6 egg whites in a large bowl and let stand to reach room temperature.
  • Heat oven to 450. Butter only the bottom of 9" tube pan.
  • When eggs have reached room temp add cream of tartar and salt. Beat with mixer until egg whites are foamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla and almond extract and a few small drops of red food coloring. Continue beating until meringue forms stiff glossy peaks.
  • Spread mixture evenly in tube pan or bundt pan.
  • Place tube or bundt pan in pre-heated oven. TURN OFF HEAT IMMEDIATELY. Let stand in oven overnight. Next morning loosen edge of torte with a sharp thin knife and turn onto platter. Torte will settle a bit.
  • To serve, frost torte with whipped heavy cream or cool whip. Top with raspberries or strawberries. I usually use raspberries and add fresh mint leaves

FANCY FUSS-FREE TORTE



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Thanks to frozen pound cake and a can of pie filling, this torte's easy to make. If layers slide, keep them in place with toothpicks around the edges as you build. Just remove before serving. -Joan Causey, Greenwood, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling or flavor of your choice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Using a long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pie filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with whipped topping. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PASSOVER FORGOTTEN TORTE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



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Now this is a very unusual dessert! It's almost one of those "set and forget" recipes. The "cooking time" also includes the chilling time. Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup egg white, at room temperature about 6
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups red raspberries or 1 (12 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed
1 tablespoon sugar
fresh mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF.
  • Grease the bottom of a 10-inch tube pan or a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • FOR TORTE:.
  • In a mixer bowl beat egg whites, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Beat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until soft peaks form (tips curl).
  • Gradually beat in the 1-1/4 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight) and sugar is almost dissolved (about 10 minutes).
  • Using a rubber scraper, transfer mixture to prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Scrape around the sides and center post (if using a tube pan), leaving a small trench between the meringue and the pan.
  • Place in preheated oven.
  • Turn off oven.
  • Let torte dry in oven with door closed for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • If using a tube pan, loosen edges and center with a sharp knife.
  • Lift out tube. (Or remove sides of springform pan.)
  • Slide knife under meringue.
  • Invert onto a serving plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and foil; freeze, if desired.
  • FROSTING:.
  • About 4 to 8 hours before serving, in a small mixer bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form (tips curl).
  • Add the 2 teaspoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
  • Frost the tops and sides of the torte.
  • Cover and chill until serving time.
  • RASPBERRY SAUCE:.
  • In a food processor bowl or blender container, combine the raspberries and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Cover; process or blend until smooth.
  • Strain sauce, if desired.
  • Cover and chill until serving time.
  • Serve the sliced torte topped with raspberry sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 33.1, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 24.2, Protein 2.4

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