Hazelnut Torte
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 100g hazelnut meal, toasted
- Filling
- 1/4 cup custard powder
- 1/4 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water Walgreens $6.99 thru 02/06
- 250g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- cocoa and icing sugar, optional, to garnish
- Beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, beating well between each addition.
- Fold in flour and hazelnut meal.
- Draw 3 x 15cm circles on baking paper and place on a baking tray.
- Spread meringue mix evenly over circles.
- Bake at 160C for 25-30 minutes or until firm.
- Allow to cool.
- Combine custard powder, sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a saucepan until smooth.
- Gradually pour in milk and stir over medium heat until just boiling and thickened.
- Cover and cool.
- Beat Philly* and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add coffee mixture and custard and beat until smooth.
- Spread one meringue with 1/3 of the Philly* mixture and the repeat the layers twice.
- Decorate with dusted cocoa and icing sugar, if desired.
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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/hazelnut-torte-103773.aspx (may not work)