Banana Torte with Homemade Meringue
Banana torte is a super easy-to-make dessert. It comes together quickly, uses only 7 ingredients, and is always a hit!
Ingredients
For the meringue
- 6 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
for the topping
- 3-4 bananas sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Cool Whip OR homemade whipped cream (If you are making homemade whipped cream, you'll need 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275℉
- Grease a 9x13 cake pan, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Using an electric mixer (or KitchenAid), beat the sugar mixture on high speed until it forms stiff peaks, 5-10 min.
- Add the vinegar and vanilla extract and beat until well blended. Using a spatula, spread the mixture, trying to keep it as even as possible, in your prepared pan.
- Place your pan in the oven and bake until the meringue is firm to the touch but not browned, about 45-60 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- If you are using Cool Whip, skip this step. If you are making homemade whipped cream, prep it while your meringue cools. In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. And beat until stiff.
- Once the meringue has cooled completely, layer the sliced bananas over the meringue in a single even layer. Top with the Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.
- Banana torte can be served immediately, but personally, I think it's best after it has been refrigerated for 1-2 hours.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Banana torte can be stored in the fridge covered in plastic wrap, or in an air-tight container for 3-5 days. However, the bananas will start to turn brown and leak juice. For these reasons, I try to make and serve banana torte on the same day.
You can prep your meringue ahead of time. Cover the cooled meringue with plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for up to 48 hours before topping and serving.
This recipe can be made with any fruit you like or have on hand! Strawberries would be delightful in this recipe, but bananas are my favorite and 10 out of ten times, are what I use!
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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