RASPBERRY-FILLED MERINGUE TORTE

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My family always asks for this impressive sweet during the holidays. I've relied on this light meringue recipe for as long as I can remember-it's a surefire success each and every time I serve it. -Rosemarie Cook of Haliburton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cornstarch
FILLING:
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
10 fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Line baking sheets with parchment and trace five 7-1/2-in. circles on paper; set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine coconut and cornstarch; fold into meringue., Spread meringue evenly over each circle on prepared pans. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until firm and lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes. Gently remove meringues from baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, drain raspberries, reserving juice. Set the berries aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar; stir in the raspberry liquid until smooth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. Fold in the sweetened raspberries. , To assemble, place one meringue on a serving plate; top with 2/3 cup whipped topping and 3/4 cup raspberry filling. Repeat 3 times. Top with remaining meringue layer and whipped topping. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh berries. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 6g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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