Serbian Torte

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== Ingredients ==
* 10 eggs, separated
* 1¾ cup sugar (divided use)
* ¼ cup	zwieback crumbs or dry breadcrumbs
* 1 tsp	grated lemon rind
* ¼ cup	lemon juice
* ½ lb blanched almonds, very finely ground
* 3 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
* ½ lb soft butter
* ¼ cup	sliced toasted almonds
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gradually beat in one cup of the sugar.
# Fold in the crumbs, lemon rind, and lemon juice.
# Fold in the ground almonds and divide the mixture among four greased nine inch layer pans, lined on the bottom with parchment paper or unglazed brown paper.
# Bake fifteen to twenty minutes, or until layers are faintly browned.
# Cool on a rack.
# Beat the egg yolks lightly.
# Place the yolks and the remaining sugar in the top of a double boiler and cook over hot water until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens.
# Do not allow mixture to boil; it will curdle.
# Remove from the hot water, beat in the chocolate and gradually beat in the butter.
# Refrigerate until mixture is spreading consistency.
# Use to fill and frost the layers.
# Garnish with the sliced almonds.
# Refrigerate until firm.
Category:Serbian Desserts
Category:Serbian Snacks
Category:Serbian Appetizers
Category:Chocolate Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes