STRAWBERRY BLITZ TORTE

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I really love baking up my mom's German torte. Don't be intimidated by this dessert-it's much easier to put together than you might think!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup 2% milk
MERINGUE:
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
FILLING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup 2% milk
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to prepared pans., For meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. 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. Spread over batter in pans; sprinkle with almonds., Bake 28-32 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely in pans on wire racks (meringue will crack)., Meanwhile, for filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely., Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving plate, meringue side up. Gently spread with filling. Arrange strawberries over filling. Top with remaining cake layer, meringue side up. If desired, serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

imdasraful molla
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This torte is so good, I could eat it every day!


Hailu Segni
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5 stars!


Anisur Rahman
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The strawberry blitz torte is a delicious and impressive dessert that is sure to impress your guests.


Edgg Fery
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This torte is a great way to use up fresh strawberries.


Ann Coop
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so easy to put together.


Muriel MacDonald
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The strawberry blitz torte is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion.


Gachagirlpoppy
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This is my new favorite summer dessert. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Izumi_ chan
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I made this torte for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sandip Lama
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I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the strawberries were sweet and juicy.


Amr Maki
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This strawberry blitz torte is a delightful summer dessert that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. The combination of fresh strawberries, creamy filling, and buttery crust is simply irresistible.