Chocolate cream torte

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Egg whites
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCream of tartar
1teaspoonAlmond extract
cupSugar
½cupCoconut; optional
16ouncesSemisweet chocolate bits
1cupMini marshmallows
cupEvaporated milk
1cupWhipping cream

Directions

Meringue: In large mixer bowl, beat egg whites,salt,cream of tartar and almond extract at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar;continue until stiff peaks form. Spread on greased and floured sheets, making 3- 6 inch circles. Bake at 300 for 25 min. Remove from cookie sheets immediatly cool on racks. Stack layers on serving plate.

spreading chocolate filling between each layer on top. Sprinkle with coconut if wanted. Chill 6-8 hours. Filling: In medium saucepan, heat chocolate pieces, marshmallows and milk stirring occasionally until melted. Chill. Beat cream until thick; fold in chocolate mixture.