Schaum Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 egg whites (1 to 1 1/3 c.)
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pt. whipping cream, whipped
2 c. your choice of fruit (strawberries, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)

Preparation

Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
Add sugar slowly and then vanilla.
Beat on high speed for 25 minutes. Spread in greased 10-inch form.
Set in cold oven.
Bake at 225\u00b0 for about 75 minutes, until top is dry to touch and slightly brown.
Shut off oven and open door just a crack (a paper width) until cool, usually overnight.
Transfer to torte plate; cover with whipped cream and your choice of fruit.
Serve.
Refrigerate any leftovers.