LEMON SCHAUM TORTE

Lemon Schaum Torte image

"Our family has enjoyed this delicious dessert for over 75 years," notes Cindy Steffen of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar, divided
9 large egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla and cream of tartar. Beat on medium spoon until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Spread meringue on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 275° for 1 hour. Turn oven off and let stand in oven for 1 hour. Do not open door. Remove from the oven; cool on wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to small bowl; cool., In a chilled bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread half over meringue; cover with lemon mixture. Top with remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.