GLUTEN FREE DATE & CHOCOLATE TORTE

by Kez's Kitchen, December 1, 2018

SERVES: 18 

TOTAL PREP TIME: 20-30 MINS

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 5 Egg Whites
  • 1 ¼ Cups Raw Caster Sugar
  • 200g Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa)
  • 250g Roasted Almonds
  • 250g Dates

WHAT TO DO:

  • Preheat oven to 160C fan forced
  • Place chocolate, dates and almonds into magimix/food processor and chop roughly. If you are using small chocolate pieces, no need to chop them up any further.
  • Beat egg whites until they hold in stiff peaks.
  • Add caster sugar to egg whites slowly and beat until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • Fold all other ingredients into the egg whites.
  • Lightly grease a 9inch spring form tin, add in mixture.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • If the top begins to become too dark, place a piece of loose foil on the top to avoid burning the meringue.
  • Allow the torte to cool down (approx. 1 hour) and serve. Slice 2cm slithers and serve with a side of ice cream.