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Almond-Macaroon Torte with Chocolate Frosting and Orange Compote Recipe

Almond-Macaroon Torte with Chocolate Frosting and Orange Compote Recipe

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Almond-Macaroon Torte with Chocolate Frosting and Orange Compote

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
peel of 1 large orange, removed in strips with vegetable peeler
nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1 cup plus 3 tbsp sugar
2 large pinches of coarse kosher salt
2 vanilla beans , split lengthwise
6 large egg whites
20 oz bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 large oranges, all peel and white pith cut off

Directions:

For orange syrup: Combine sugar, 1 cup water, and orange peel strips in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup comes to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 minute. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill syrup with peel strips.
For almond macaroons: Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Draw two 12 x 4-inch rectangles, spacing 2 inches apart, on each of 2 sheets of parchment paper (4 rectangles total). Turn over each parchment sheet onto large rimmed baking sheet (rectangles will show through). Spray parchment with nonstick spray.
Place slivered almonds, 1 cup sugar, and coarse salt in processor. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean halves. Blend until nuts are finely ground. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold nut mixture into egg whites. Spread 1/4 of macaroon batter evenly within each rectangle, filling completely.
Bake macaroon layers until golden and almost firm to touch in center, reversing sheets after 20 minutes, 35 to 40 minutes total. Cool on sheets.
For frosting and compote: Place 10 tablespoons orange syrup in large saucepan and bring to simmer over medium-low heat (reserve remaining syrup). Add chocolate to saucepan and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Cool until frosting begins to thicken, stirring often, 20 to 30 minutes.
Place 1 macaroon layer on long platter. Spread 1/2 cup frosting evenly over. Top with another macaroon layer. Spread 1/2 cup frosting evenly over. Repeat 1 more time. Top with last macaroon layer, flat side up. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Press sliced almonds onto sides of torte. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil tent; store at room temperature. Cover remaining syrup; chill.
Thinly slice whole oranges crosswise into rounds. Cut slices into quarters and place in remaining reserved syrup for compote. Slice torte; place on plates. Spoon orange compote alongside.
Per serving: 553.3 kcal calories, 54.6 % calories from fat, 33.6 g fat, 11.1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 69.5 g carbohydrates, 7.3 g dietary fiber, 56.7 g total sugars, 62.2 g net carbohydrates, 11.1 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	488.05 Kcal (2043 kJ)
Calories from fat	257.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.56g	44%
Cholesterol	8.03mg	3%
Sodium	68.35mg	3%
Potassium	306mg	7%
Total Carbs	54.66g	18%
Sugars	42.67g	171%
Dietary Fiber	5.17g	21%
Protein	12.11g	24%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	135.3mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	334.76 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.59g	44%
Cholesterol	5.51mg	3%
Sodium	46.88mg	3%
Potassium	209.89mg	7%
Total Carbs	37.49g	18%
Sugars	29.27g	171%
Dietary Fiber	3.55g	21%
Protein	8.31g	24%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	92.8mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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