Flourless Chocolate TorteMeris Resources2017-12-07T13:47:33-05:00

Flourless Chocolate Torte

INGREDIENTS

Torte:

• 1/4 lb. bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 eggs

Meringue:

• 1 egg white
• Pinch of salt
• 5 T sugar

DIRECTIONS

For the torte:
Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Set aside and gently warm eggs in the double boiler. Whip the eggs with an electric mixer until tripled in volume; fold in chocolate mixture. Pour batter into a buttered 3-inch ring mold and bake at 400°F for 6 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from ring.

For the meringue:
Whip egg whites with salt until frothy. Add sugar slowly and whip to a stiff peak.

To serve:
Top torte with meringue and toast with a culinary propane torch or place under a hot broiler until golden brown.

(Serves 1)