Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delightful flavors of cherries and meringue in a symphony of textures. This cherry-berries meringue torte is a showstopping dessert perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat. With its layers of crispy meringue, luscious cherry filling, and creamy custard, this torte offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we present three variations of this classic recipe: a traditional cherry-berries meringue torte, a chocolate cherry-berries meringue torte for chocolate lovers, and a gluten-free cherry-berries meringue torte for those with dietary restrictions. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your torte turns out perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
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CHERRY-BERRIES MERINGUE TORTE
Enjoy this delicious meringue torte filled with cream and topped with berries - a delightful dessert treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 18h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- About 30 minutes before making the meringue shell, place an egg separator over a small bowl. Crack open each egg over the egg separator to separate the white from the yolk. (Save egg yolks for another recipe.)
- Place the egg whites in a clean medium bowl, and let stand at room temperature up to 30 minutes.*
- Heat the oven to 275°F. Line a cookie sheet with a piece of foil or cooking parchment paper.
- Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until mixture looks foamy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating about 5 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape mixture from side and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula, until mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks when beaters are lifted. (Do not underbeat because the meringue shell won't hold its shape.) On the cookie sheet, shape the meringue into a 9-inch round with the back of a spoon, building up about a 1-inch side.
- Bake 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool on a cooling rack 2 hours longer.
- Place a medium bowl and the beaters of electric mixer in refrigerator to chill. These will be used to beat the whipping cream, which beats better in a cold bowl.
- Place block of cream cheese on a plate, and let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes to soften slightly. Or to soften cream cheese in the microwave, remove foil wrapper and place in microwavable bowl; microwave on Medium (50%) 45 to 60 seconds.
- In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla until mixed; set aside.
- Pour the whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Insert the chilled beaters in the electric mixer. Beat on high speed until whipped cream forms soft peaks when beaters are lifted. Gently fold the whipped cream and marshmallows into the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the meringue on a serving plate, and spoon the filling onto the meringue. Cover; refrigerate at least 12 hours to blend the flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
- Rinse the strawberries with cool water, and dry on paper towels. Cut out the hull, or "cap," from each strawberry with the point of a paring knife. Cut the strawberries lengthwise into slices to measure 1 cup. In a medium bowl, stir together the pie filling, strawberries and lemon juice.
- To serve, spoon the berry mixture onto the filling. Or cut the meringue shell into serving pieces, and top each serving with the berry mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 55 g, TransFat 0 g
CHERRY-BERRIES ON A CLOUD
A "cloud" of meringue is heavenly when filled with a cream cheese blend and colorful, sweet-tart fruit.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 275°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Spread in pan.
- Bake 1 hour. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 12 hours.
- In large bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the vanilla until smooth. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff. Fold whipped cream and marshmallows into cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over meringue. Refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- In medium bowl, mix all topping ingredients until well blended. Spoon over individual servings of dessert. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg
OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY TORTE
When my mom was a little girl, my great-grandma Alice would make this easy dessert. The torte, with its sweet-salty combination of cherries, meringue and a saltine crust is still a favorite today. -Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vinegar and vanilla 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. Spread meringue evenly over crust. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread pie filling over meringue. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY BERRIES ON A CLOUD
"Serve this elegant dessert, and you're sure to get requests for the recipe," says field editor Darlene Alexander of Nekoosa, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the cream of tartar and salt; beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form (do not under beat). Spread evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 1 hour; turn off oven (do not open door). Let cool in oven overnight or at least 12 hours. , In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; gently fold in whipped cream and marshmallows. Spread over meringue. Chill for 4 hours. Cut into 16 pieces. Combine topping ingredients; spoon 1/4 cup over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MERINGUES WITH FRESH BERRIES
Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to serve friends, they always rave about it. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla., Drop meringue into two mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-1/2-in. cups with the back of a spoon. , Bake at 225° until set and dry, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine berries and, if desired, sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine sour cream and extract; spoon into meringue shells. Top with berries. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the meringue mixture to avoid deflating them.
- Bake the meringue torte in a preheated oven to prevent it from cracking.
- Let the meringue torte cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the meringue torte with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
The cherry berries meringue torte is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of sweet meringue, tart cherries, and creamy filling, this torte is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a stunning dessert that everyone will love.
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