STRAWBERRY-CHOCOLATE MERINGUE TORTE

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I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping to create a lighter version. -Christine McCullough, Auburn, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large egg whites
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine strawberries and 1 teaspoon sugar. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate strawberries and whipped cream, covered, until assembly., Preheat oven to 250°. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace two 8-in. circles 1 in. apart on paper; set aside. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread evenly over circles., Bake until set and dry, 70-80 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; cool completely. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over tops of meringues. Carefully remove one meringue to a serving plate. Remove whipped cream from refrigerator; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread half of the whipped cream over the meringue; top with half of the strawberries. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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