Macadamia, date and chocolate torte
<p>This macadamia, date and chocolate torte is yummy, an absolute cinch to make and is guaranteed to become a favourite in no time. Try this recipe today!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves</strong>:</span> 10</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients</strong>: </span></p>
<ul>
<li>6 egg whites</li>
<li>1 cup caster sugar</li>
<li>180g dates, pitted, quartered</li>
<li>200g dark chocolate</li>
<li>1 cup raw macadamias</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Topping</em></p>
<ul>
<li>250ml whipped cream, whipped</li>
<li>1/2 cup roaster whole macadamias</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Method</strong>:</span></p>
<ol>
<li>To begin, preheat your oven to 180°C.</li>
<li>Using a food processor, coarsely chop the dark chocolate and macadamias separately.</li>
<li>Grease and line the base of a 22cm spring-form tin.</li>
<li>Using electric beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.</li>
<li>With the motor still running, gradually add the sugar, a little at a time, beating continuously for about three minutes, until the mixture is thick and glossy.</li>
<li>After this fold in the dates, chocolate and macadamias.</li>
<li>Pour mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top.</li>
<li>Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.</li>
<li>Turn off the oven and leave torte in it to cool completely.</li>
<li>Remove torte from the oven and allow to stand in the tin for at least four hours.</li>
<li>Remove from the tin and place on a serving plate.</li>
<li>Top with the whipped cream and macadamias.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias – <a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/en/taste/recipes" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more yummy food ideas</span></strong></a>.</em></p>
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