tina's granny's schaum torte

17 Pinches
Beaver Dam, WI
Updated on Nov 23, 2013

This is the dessert my Granny Schingo would make every Christmas Eve. We still make it and smile when we think of her. It is more like a Pavola. Some of us like the crisp top crust, me? I love the fluffy, gooey, marshmallow like inside.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 9 - egg whites, room temp
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch cream of tartar
  • 1 pint whipping cream whipped.or tub of whipped topping
  • - bananas
  • - sauteed hickory nuts or walnuts or pecans
  • - maraschino cherry halves

How To Make tina's granny's schaum torte

  • Step 1
    Beat whites and tartar until foamy, add sugar bit at a time until stiff and you can feel no sugar granules between your fingers. Beat in vinegar, vanilla and salt.
  • Step 2
    Pour into ungreased spring form pan. Bake 2 hours at 250 degrees. Turn off oven and let sit undisturbed in the oven overnight.
  • Step 3
    Run a thin knife around the interior of the spring form pan. Release and remove the ring. Place bottom disk on a cake plate. Take off the top crust. Top the bottom part with whipped cream, sliced bananas, sautéed hickory nuts and maraschino cherry halves. Reassemble top and serve.

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Method: Bake
Culture: German
Ingredient: Eggs

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