[www.keralites.net] Flourless Chocolate Torte [3 Attachments]

 

 

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling YIELD:12 servings
Ingredients
 

• 5 eggs, separated
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions
 

• 1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• 2. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in chocolate mixture. With clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy.
• 3. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites.
• 4. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.
• 5. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 12 servings.

 

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