Chocolate Meringue Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. sugar
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla
sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

Grease baking sheets and dust lightly with flour.
On the floured surface, draw four circles, 7 1/2 inches in diameter.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy and doubled in volume. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until meringue is stiff and all sugar is dissolved.
(A small bit of meringue rubbed between your fingers should feel smooth, not grainy.)