Torte or Tarts?
by girlinafoodfrenzy
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?
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.
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…
Hmmm again. Here summer finally started.
Just enjoying the last of the strawberries now! Officially only one week from winter. Onto comfort food for sure!
Your strawberries are on the way out just as ours are coming into season, and boy does this look like a great way to use some. Absolutely delicious!
Thanks Lorna, no doubt this torte would be welcome along with a nice cuppa at tea time
Definitely!
Hee Hee, I would have said tart…. But your torte lookscrumptious!!
I know right! Both are equally yummy, it just depends on whether I have the energy to make meringue or pastry on the day
Chestnut torte – mmm. Looks beautiful!
I’ve used almond meal in the previous recipe, but as we’re in Autumn here chestnuts are in season. I roast them for snacks, pulse and dry whatever’s leftover for baking! It’s the nut that keeps on giving, lol
There’s still some left, I’d seriously consider a slice for Saturday morning breakkie with the newspapers and a cuppa!
That’s a wonderful use of chestnuts! Here, they are less plentiful and pretty expensive, but a fantastic fall treat.
I’m surprised they’re a bit exxy over in the states as I’d always considered Australia to have the mark up (just because we’re sooooo far away!) I agree that nothing beats freshly roasted during the cooler months though,
Good pick my friend – dying because I’m all winter rugged up
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I agree Uru, it’s getting bitterly cold out and sadly it won’t get any better either! Brrr….
yum. SO TEMPTING. Nom nom.
Thank you! It was delicious & I even snuck in a slice at breakfast
That looks simply delicious! Can’t get any better than that my dear!!
Thanks Sammie, it was a wow moment mid week, love those!
what juicy looking strawbs. Yum. Lovely photos, as always.
Thank you Hungry Mum, now I’m craving Iced vo-vo’s after seeing your biccies too!