Meringue Torte with Peppermint Cream

Meringue Torte with Peppermint Cream
Meringue Torte with Peppermint Cream might be a good recipe to expand your dessert collection. This recipe makes 8 servings with 339 calories, 3g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have peppermint candies, egg whites, vinegar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It is perfect for Christmas. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Almond Torte With Cream & Cherries, Almond Crusted Torte, and German Rhubarb Cake with Meringue.

Instructions

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Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Add the water, vinegar, extract, salt and food coloring if desired; 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.
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With a pencil, draw three 5-in. x 8-in. rectangles on a sheet of parchment paper.
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Place paper, pencil mark down, on baking sheets.
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Spread meringue evenly over each rectangle.
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Bake at 300° for 20 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours.
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Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets. When cooled completely, remove meringues from paper.
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In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth.
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Spread over tops of meringues. In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in peppermint candies.
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Place a meringue shell on a serving plate; top with 2/3 cup peppermint cream. Repeat layers twice.
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Garnish with chocolate curls and additional crushed candies.
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Ready In50 m.
Servings8
Health Score0
Dish TypesDessert
OccasionsChristmas
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