Description
Tarta de torre de merengue, also known as Spettekaka, is a delightful dessert made of layered meringue, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup egg whites (about 8 large eggs)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (such as almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1 cup whipped cream (for serving)
- Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a circle about 8 inches in diameter in the center of the parchment as a guide.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the vanilla and almond extracts, along with the chopped nuts, being careful not to deflate the meringue.
- Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, using the circle as a guide. Create a tower shape by layering the meringue in a spiral, building up the sides to form a tall structure.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meringue is dry and easily lifts off the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Once cooled, carefully remove the meringue from the parchment paper. Serve with whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, fold in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with the nuts.
- To make it more festive, drizzle melted chocolate over the meringue before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg