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Prep Time: 28 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 88 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This Northern Italian dessert, meaning sweet mouthful, received the highest rating in our test kitchen. We loved the rich, melted chocolate and sweet berries layered between the crunchy meringue. Ingredients:
4 large egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup (3 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon water |
1 (12-ounce) container frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed |
1 cup sliced strawberries |
1 cup blackberries |
additional sliced strawberries and blackberries (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 275°.
2. Place parchment paper over 2 baking sheets. Draw 3 (8-inch) circles on paper. Turn paper over; secure with masking tape.
3. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and vinegar with a mixer at high speed until foamy; add vanilla. Slowly add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (about 2 to 4 minutes).
4. Divide meringue evenly among 3 drawn circles. Spread evenly into circles using the back of a spoon. Bake at 275° for 1 hour or until dry. Turn oven off; cool in oven at least 4 hours. Carefully remove from paper.
5. Combine chocolate chips and water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 35 seconds; stir until smooth. Set aside (do not allow to cool).
6. Place 1 meringue layer on a serving plate. Carefully spread 1/2 of melted chocolate onto meringue. Spread 1/3 of whipped topping over chocolate; top with 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup blackberries. Repeat layers once. Top with the third meringue, and spread with remaining whipped topping. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with additional strawberries and blackberries before serving, if desired.
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