Fresh Peach Torte

== Description ==
A bit of work but very well worth it. - This makes a great finale dessert to any special summertime meal. 
== Ingredients ==
* 6 egg whites
* ¼ tsp salt
* ½ tsp cream of tartar
* 1½ cups + ¼ cup + 1 tbs sugar
* 1½ tsp + ¼ tsp vanilla
* 2 lbs of fresh peaches
* 2 tbs of fresh lemon juice
* 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
* 2 tbs water
* ¾ cup heavy cream
== Directions ==
# In a mixer, combine egg whites, salt and cream of tartar. 
# Beat until the eggs have doubled in volume. 
# Add 1½ cups sugar, very slowly, being sure that the sugar is dissolved. 
# Beat in 1½ tsp vanilla. 
# Spoon this mixture into a buttered 8” springform pan. Make a depression in the center, about 5” wide and 1” deep. 
# Place in a preheated 400 °F oven. Place the cake in the oven, close the door and shut off the heat. 
# Let this meringue stay in the oven for 12 hrs. or preferably overnight. Do not open the oven door. 
# The following morning, remove from the oven and run a spatula around the edges. Release the spring and very gently remove the sides. Loosen the meringue from the bottom and place on a serving plate. 
# Peel and slice the peaches, sprinkle them with fresh lemon juice. Add ¼ cup sugar and gently toss. 
# Soften unflavored gelatin in water. 
# Place in a pan of hot water; stir until completely dissolved. 
# Stir gelatin mixture into peaches, and chill in refrigerator until mixture has thickened. 
# Whip heavy cream until very thick, adding 1 tbs. sugar slowly while whipping. 
# Stir in ¼ tsp. vanilla into whipped cream. 
# Pile the peach mixture onto the meringue; top with the vanilla whipped cream. 
# Garnish with additional fresh peach slices and serve.
Category:Peach Recipes
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