CALIFORNIA CRANBERRY TORTE

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I developed this torte myself, and it seems that everyone I serve it to enjoys it. This recipe requires relatively few ingredients, is quite easy to make, looks sensational and, most important, tastes great!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 large egg whites
Pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons raspberry gelatin powder
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Fresh cranberries or raspberries for garnish, optional

Steps:

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line baking sheets with parchment. Draw three 8-in. circles on the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla. , Insert a 1/2-in. round pastry tip in a pastry bag. Fill bag with meringue. Starting in the center of each circle on prepared sheets, pipe meringue in a spiral pattern until circle is completely filled. Bake at 250° for 1 hour. Turn oven off and let meringue dry in oven for 1 hour with door closed., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt cranberry sauce over medium heat. Add gelatin powder; stir until dissolved. Cool. In a chilled large bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar; fold 1 cup into cranberry mixture. , To assemble, place 1 tablespoon of whipped cream in the center of serving platter to hold meringue in place. Top with a meringue shell; spread one-third of the cranberry mixture on top. Repeat with remaining meringue and cranberry mixture. , Frost sides of torte with reserved whipped cream, if desired using a pastry bag to decorate edges of torte. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with berries and mint just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.