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Updated Oct 26, 2007
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Imagine, heavenly meringue shells surrounding layers of sugary almonds and coffee-flavored cream from an easy-to-follow recipe.

Espresso-Praline Torte

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 6 hr 20 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Almond Praline
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee (dry)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 225°F. Cover 3 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or heavy brown paper.
  • Step 
    2
    Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Beat in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high speed; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Shape meringue into three 8-inch circles with back of spoon, building up sides on parchment paper.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 1 hour. Turn oven off and leave meringues in oven with door closed 1 hour. Finish cooling at room temperature. Remove from paper to wire rack with spatula.
  • Step 
    4
    Prepare Almond Praline.
  • Step 
    5
    Beat whipping cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, the espresso and almond extract in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Reserve 1 to 2 tablespoons praline for garnish. Fold remaining praline into whipped cream.
  • Step 
    6
    Stack meringues, spreading whipped cream mixture between layers and over top. Sprinkle with reserved praline. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours. Cover and refrigerate any remaining torte after serving.

Nutrition

215 Calories
12 g Total Fat
3 g Protein
24 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
215
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Sodium
30 mg
Potassium
90 mg
Total Carbohydrate
24 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
3 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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