Chocolate-Date Torte

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This an excellent dessert-however-do follow the chilling directions or you will be serving crumbs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb unblanched almonds
• 1⁄2 lb semisweet chocolate
• 7 egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 lb finely chopped dates
• whipped cream
• grated chocolate
• slivered almonds

directions

1. Process almonds and chocolate in a food processor to small chunks-but not fine.
2. In a large bowl beat the whites to stiff peaks and gradually add sugar.
3. Fold in the almond/chocolate mixture and dates.
4. Pour into a foil lined 9 inch springform pan.
5. Bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
6. Turn off oven and crack the oven door and allow the torte to cool.
7. When cold turn out onto a platter and refrigerate overnight.
8. I did not chill it overnight and had a crumbly mess the first time-yummy but crumbly.
9. Remove from fridge and spread the top with a generous layer of whipped cream.
10. Top with grated or shaved chocolate and slivered almonds.