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A terrific dessert for 'gluten free' guests. It will also be a wonderful treat for friends and family who enjoy meringues. Read the 'reviews' in-order-to pick up any necessary tricks. Follow every step in the directions - to avoid any errors. Very nice treat!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/13\/2012 21:41","GUID":"cbd09b59c31a47319f25d24053ad8dfd","MemberId":6420190,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gwashington1961","SubmittedDate":"06\/13\/2012 21:41"},{"Comment":"
This is an impressive dessert that looks fantastic and tastes incredible. I and several members of my family are gluten intolerant and this torte makes a great birthday \"cake\".<\/p>
I suggest following the recipe exactly. The first time I made it, I tried to cut corners by folding the hazelnuts into the meringue before forming it into circles. That did not work out. I thought it might me something else I did wrong, and so I folded them in again on the second try. WRONG!!! It only worked on the third try, in which I followed the directions. Huh. This is a keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/14\/2010 23:43","GUID":"288513363C6546029DD40053159AD2F7","MemberId":1285110,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"zook","SubmittedDate":"02\/14\/2010 23:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/30\/2008 21:41","GUID":"2742ff55d90144f3aabc636144882bc6","MemberId":2042529,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cathypureheart@charter.net","SubmittedDate":"03\/30\/2008 21:41"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43231,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2938,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311426,"name":"Layer Cakes","slug":"layer-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311361,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Round out your homey celebration with a decadent homemade layer cake recipe cooked up by home bakers like you.","parent":311389,"count":614,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/layer-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Strawberry Hazelnut Torte"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n