Best 9 Schaum Torte Recipes

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Schaum torte, also known as foam cake, is a delightful dessert that combines a fluffy, airy mousse-like filling with a delicate, crispy crust. Originating from Central Europe, this elegant cake has captivated taste buds for centuries, becoming a staple in many traditional dessert repertoires. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will empower you to create an exceptional schaum torte that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of folding the mousse, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring that your schaum torte turns out light, flavorful, and visually stunning.

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SCHAUM STRAWBERRY TORTE



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This recipe was handed down from my German grandma. She took great pride in serving this delicate dessert. Whenever I make it, I'm filled with warm memories of childhood. -Diane Krisman, Hales Corners, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large egg whites
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 300°. Add vinegar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Spread into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool (meringue will fall)., Serve with strawberries and whipped cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SCHAUM TORTE



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Before the days of automatic mixers, this recipe involved long and tiresome beating. Many times, husbands were drafted to help when the tired arms of the wife gave out. But nowadays, Schaum Torte is a breeze to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced and sweetened
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until mixture is stiff and glossy. Add vanilla and vinegar; mix well. Spread batter in a greased 10-in. springform pan., Bake at 275° for 1 hour. Turn oven off; let torte cool in oven. With a sharp knife, cut around edges of pan; turn torte onto a platter. Serve with ice cream, strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON SCHAUM TORTE



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Lemon desserts are especially popular in the spring, but this favorite-garnished with fresh strawberries or raspberries-transcends the seasons.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 17h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or heavy brown paper. In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy. Do not underbeat. On cookie sheet, shape meringue into 9-inch round with back of spoon, building up side.
  • Bake 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 1 hour. Finish cooling at room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into egg yolks; stir back into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter, lemon peel and lemon juice. Press plastic wrap onto surface to keep it from drying out. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into meringue shell. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

LEMON SCHAUM TORTE



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"Our family has enjoyed this delicious dessert for over 75 years," notes Cindy Steffen of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups sugar, divided
9 large egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla and cream of tartar. Beat on medium spoon until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Spread meringue on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 275° for 1 hour. Turn oven off and let stand in oven for 1 hour. Do not open door. Remove from the oven; cool on wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to small bowl; cool., In a chilled bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread half over meringue; cover with lemon mixture. Top with remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRAWBERRY SCHAUM TORTE



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I've served this impressive dessert at baptisms and holidays and enjoy making it for our children and grandchildren when they come to visit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large egg whites
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup fresh or frozen sliced strawberries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the water, vinegar, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Spread evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 45 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; let crust dry in oven overnight., For filling, in a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the strawberries, lemon juice and salt (mixture will thicken quickly). Fold in cream. Spread over crust. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NANA'S SCHAUM TORTE



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Categories     Egg     Dessert

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 egg whites
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 t vinegar
1 1/2 t vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300° Beat eggs into stiff peaks. Beat in sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, 5 times beating thoroughly each time.. Then add vanilla & vinegar then rest of sugar. Butter bottom and sides of pan; add 2/3 of mixture into pan. Make small 'kisses' dropped from a teaspoon with the rest of the mixture; formed in a circle on a tin the same size and shape as a spring form. Bake 20 min @ 300° Reduce heat to 250° for 20 min Reduce heat to 225° for 45 min Turn off heat & leave in until cool (overnight) Fill with whipped cream, berries and/or ice cream and decorate top with the circle of 'kisses'

LEMON SCHAUM TORTE



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Kid-Friendly

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 egg whites
1/4 t.cr. tartar
1 c sugar
4 egg yolks beaten
1/2 c sugar,
1/4 c kemon juice
2 T. grated lemon peel
whipped cream with powdered sugar

Steps:

  • beat egg whites, tartar till stiff, then slowly add in sugar. Beat till stiff and glossy. Spread on brown paper in whatever shape you want ( I do 3 rounds) place on cookie sheet and back at 275 for 1 hr, cool in oven. beat egg yolks in double boiler, slowly add in sugar, lemon juice and peel. keep beating over med heat until beater leaves trail in pudding ( 10 - 12 mins). take off heat and chill in fridge. can be made ahead of time day before. layer meringues with curd then top with whipped cream.

LEMON SCHAUM TORTE



Lemon Schaum Torte image

Lemon desserts are especially popular in the spring, but this favorite-garnished with fresh strawberries or raspberries-transcends the seasons.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 17h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or heavy brown paper. In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy. Do not underbeat. On cookie sheet, shape meringue into 9-inch round with back of spoon, building up side.
  • Bake 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 1 hour. Finish cooling at room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into egg yolks; stir back into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter, lemon peel and lemon juice. Press plastic wrap onto surface to keep it from drying out. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into meringue shell. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

SCHAUM TORTE



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This is a simple recipe that tastes as wonderful and authentic as the dessert you would get in a German restaurant. I prefer to use strawberries, but anything goes with this one! You can make smaller mounds to have meringue cookies ...a low-fat snack!

Provided by Lene Marie Dotzler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup egg whites
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups white sugar
½ gallon vanilla ice cream
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Butter a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Blend in vinegar and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. With a large spoon, drop meringue in 8 mounds (about 4 inches diameter), close together on baking sheet. Indent the center of each meringue with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven, and let shells cool in the oven, about 1 hour.
  • To serve: Fill each shell with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and smother with thawed strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.9 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 86.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your cake layers are completely cool before assembling the torte.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the whipped cream.
  • Chill the torte for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the torte with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts before serving.

Conclusion:

Schaum torte is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and airy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy whipped cream frosting, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give schaum torte a try. You won't be disappointed!

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