Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte

Name: Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time:Prep: 45 min. Bake: 70 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine McCullough, Auburn, Massachusetts

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

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

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Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:45 min

Cook:1 hour 10 min

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

1
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.

2
Preheat oven to 250°. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace two 8-in. circles 1 in. apart on paper. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1 cup 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.
3
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.
4
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over tops of meringues. Carefully remove 1 meringue to a serving plate. Remove whipped cream from refrigerator; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread half the whipped cream over the meringue; top with half the strawberries. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.