CHOCOLATE S'MORES TART

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I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It's truly indulgent. We simply can't get enough of the billowy marshmallow topping. -Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
5 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Place chocolate and butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate and butter; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour into prepared tart shell. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In the top of a double boiler or in a metal bowl over simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. Beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low until a thermometer reads 160°, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl; beat on high until stiff glossy peaks form and mixture is slightly cooled, about 5 minutes., Spread meringue over tart. If desired, heat meringue with a kitchen torch or broil 2 in. from heat until meringue is lightly browned, 30-45 seconds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.