A meringue torte filled with chocolate and liqueur-laced whipped cream. This recipe is in tribute to a decadent dessert I experienced this New Year's Eve.
Combine 6 eggs whites and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. Beat at highest speed just until frothy.
Continue beating and add 1 cup of sugar, 1 Tbls. every minute, sprinkling it gradually over the mixing whites.
Add 1tsp. vanilla and beat for 2 minutes. The whites should hold very stiff, sharp unbending peaks.
Trace two 8” circles on parchment paperand place on two baking sheets. Using pas-try bag with plain tip, spread half of meringue on each disk. On second circle pipe with decorative swirls and puffs.
Bake in 250 F oven 1 1/2 hours (color should be pure white to pale amber). Switch meringues halfway through baking. Turn off oven, leave meringues in closed oven for 3-4 hours to continue drying, or to leave in oven overnight.