Frozen Strawberry Cream Torte

This Frozen Strawberry Cream Torte is a show-stopping dessert that combines the delicate crunch of baked Swiss meringue with the luscious, airy texture of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The meringue discs are baked slowly to achieve a perfect crispness, then layered with a mixture of heavy cream, rum, and sweetened berries for a balanced flavor profile. It is an ideal choice for special occasions, holidays, or when you need to make-ahead dessert for a gathering. The torte freezes beautifully, allowing you to prepare it days in advance. Serve it frozen for a refreshing finish that melts in your mouth, offering a sophisticated yet approachable treat for any dinner party.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Latin American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 798.5

Description

This Frozen Strawberry Cream Torte is a show-stopping dessert that combines the delicate crunch of baked Swiss meringue with the luscious, airy texture of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The meringue discs are baked slowly to achieve a perfect crispness, then layered with a mixture of heavy cream, rum, and sweetened berries for a balanced flavor profile. It is an ideal choice for special occasions, holidays, or when you need to make-ahead dessert for a gathering. The torte freezes beautifully, allowing you to prepare it days in advance. Serve it frozen for a refreshing finish that melts in your mouth, offering a sophisticated yet approachable treat for any dinner party.

Ingredients

1 Swiss Meringue recipe
2 1/2 cup Heavy cream **
1/2 cup Almonds, blanched & sliced
1 cup Strawberry, sliced sweetened

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93&# 194;Â°C).
2
Grease and flour two large baking sheets.
3
Trace four circles, each 6 inches in diameter, in the flour on the baking sheets.
4
Spread a thin layer of the Swiss Meringue within each traced circle to form the base layers.
5
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over one of the meringue layers.
6
Bake the meringue layers at 200 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until completely crisp and dry but still white.
7
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; you may add rum and gelatin if desired per your preferred whipped cream recipe.
8
Drain the sweetened strawberries well to remove excess liquid.
9
Gently fold about 2 1/3 cups of the whipped cream into the drained strawberries.
10
Working quickly to prevent the meringue from softening, sandwich the meringue layers with the strawberry-cream mixture.
11
Place the almond-studded meringue layer on top of the torte.
12
Freeze the assembled torte for 2-3 hours, or until solid.
13
Spread the remaining whipped cream around the sides of the frozen torte.
14
Pipe a border of rosettes around the top edge using a star tube with the last of the whipped cream.
15
Return the torte to the freezer until the exterior is frozen solid.
16
Serve the torte frozen.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 798.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 76.9g119%
Saturated Fat 38.9g195%
Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
Sodium 27.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 15.4g6%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 8.3g
Protein 16.4g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Once the sides and border are frozen, wrap the torte tightly for freezer storage. It can be kept for up to 6 weeks.

Serving: Serve the torte frozen for the best texture. Allow it to sit at room temperature for just a few minutes before slicing if desired, but do not let it thaw completely.

Ingredients: Ensure strawberries are well-drained to prevent the meringue layers from becoming soggy.

Source: Adapted from _The Art of Fine Baking_ by Paula Peck.

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