Torte or Tarts?

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We’re nearing Winter here in the southern hemisphere. Alas, the last of the warm weather fruits from up in northern sub tropic Queensland is also nearing its end. I had some beautiful strawberries which were longing to be baked into something moreish, but whether to do a Torte or a tart I simply couldn’t decide?

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In the end, the last of the chestnut meal also won out and the scent of meringue, cocoa and chestnut torte filled the house. Nothing like a fresh strawberry compote with grated chocolate & thick cream to kick start the weekend.

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The original recipe for these meringues can be found here at Short Stack, Tall Stacks fresh berries, compote, passionfruit or banana, the options are endless…

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