Creamy Cocoa Meringue Banana Tart

Meringue is a sweet mixture made from whipped egg whites and sugar, which forms a light and fluffy topping for many desserts.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Creamy Cocoa Meringue Banana Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Chocolate shortcrust pastry
• 4 piece Ripe bananas
• 2 teaspoon Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 350 ml Milk
• 120 gram Sugar
• 3 piece Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 piece Egg whites
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 60 gram Powdered sugar
• 100 gram Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the chocolate shortcrust pastry and line a tart pan. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas with cocoa powder. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in milk.
5. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the milk mixture while whisking.
6. Cook the custard over medium heat, whisking continuously, until it thickens.
7. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
8. Pour the custard over the baked crust.
9. Spread the banana cocoa mixture on top.
10. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
11. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
12. Spread the meringue over the banana cocoa layer.
13. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
14. Allow to cool completely.
15. Decorate with whipped cream and sliced bananas.
16. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.