ALMOND TORTE WITH PEARS AND WHIPPED CREAM
This flourless cake is incredibly light and moist.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend almonds and cornstarch until finely ground, about 15 seconds. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently fold in almond mixture. In another large bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third the whites into almond mixture; fold almond mixture into remaining whites just until combined. Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan.
- Make pears and topping: In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add pears, and cover pan with a piece of parchment to keep pears submerged. Cook until pears are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce until thick and syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form. Whisk in sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar; continue to whisk until soft peaks return. Serve cake with pears, syrup, and whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g
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JET BE
[email protected]This was my first time making an almond torte and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Zaki Subhan
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Fenan Getachew
[email protected]This torte is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's absolutely delicious!
Renu begum
[email protected]I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Lawrence Wilson
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a special occasion. It was easy to make and very impressive.
ADEEB FF
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almonds, but this torte was surprisingly good. The pears and whipped cream helped to balance out the almond flavor.
Frman Ali
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious!
TEN BEARS
[email protected]The torte was beautiful and tasted even better than it looked! The almond flavor was subtle and the pears were the perfect addition.
Jahteek Wroten
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the filling.
Naim islam joy Joy
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for parties and potlucks, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the torte came out perfect. The almond flavor was rich and nutty, and the pears were soft and juicy. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Mans Stha
[email protected]This almond torte was a hit with my family and friends! The pears and whipped cream added a delicious and elegant touch. I will definitely be making this again.