MERINGUE TORTE WITH PEPPERMINT CREAM
The mother of my brother-in-law, Bill, often made this melt-in-your-mouth torte. A few years after she passed away, I surprised him by serving it at Christmas. He was delighted.-Christine Venzon, Peoria, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add water, vinegar, extract, salt and, if desired, food coloring; beat 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., Preheat oven to 300°. With a pencil, draw three 8x5-in. rectangles on parchment. Place paper, pencil marks down, on baking sheets. Spread meringue evenly over each rectangle., Bake 20 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; cool on baking sheets. When cooled completely, remove meringues from paper., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread a third of the chocolate mixture over each meringue. In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in peppermint candies., Place a chocolate-covered meringue on a serving plate; top with a third of the peppermint cream. Repeat layers twice. Top with chocolate curls and additional crushed candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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ALHASSAN NUHU
[email protected]This torte is way too expensive to make. I'll stick to my usual dessert recipes.
Konke Tunzi
[email protected]I don't like peppermint, so I substituted vanilla extract in the peppermint cream. It turned out great!
Gogu Crystal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler meringue torte recipe next time.
Caroline Mcgregor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my torte didn't turn out as beautiful as the one in the picture. It was still delicious, though.
Shakeba Hanefi
[email protected]The meringue was a bit difficult to spread, but I managed to get it done. The finished product was delicious.
Ben Ngethe
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Besham Traders
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves meringue and peppermint.
Umar Jan
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Evka
[email protected]The peppermint cream is the perfect complement to the meringue. It's sweet and creamy, with just the right amount of peppermint flavor.
Abrar Al Balushi
[email protected]The meringue is a bit tricky to make, but it's worth the effort. The finished product is so light and airy.
Silence
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The results are stunning and the taste is divine.
Ali Jee
[email protected]I love the combination of the meringue and the peppermint cream. It's a really unique and delicious dessert.
Mahatma Tamang
[email protected]This torte is a showstopper! It's so beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to make it again for my next dinner party.
Abid Waseem
[email protected]This is the best meringue torte I've ever had! The meringue is perfectly crispy and the peppermint cream is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Haseeb ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and I was really happy with the results. The torte turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked.
Rumictg Arta
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of the meringue and the peppermint cream. It's a really festive and delicious dessert.
abdulai iddrisu seidu
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I'm so glad I did! The meringue is light and airy, and the peppermint cream is the perfect amount of sweetness. It's a really unique and delicious dessert.
King Jutt
[email protected]This meringue torte is an absolute dream! The combination of the crispy meringue and the creamy peppermint filling is simply divine. I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again for my friends and family.