Date Chocolate Torte

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

8 ounces (250 g) dates
8 ounces (250 g) almonds
8 ounces (250 g) dark chocolate
6 egg whites
1/2 cup caster sugar

Microwave Method:

1. Place dates in food processor and finely chop. Remove and place in a bowl.
2. Process almonds and chocolate into chunky pieces.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add caster sugar.
4. Fold through almonds, chocolate and dates.
5. Pour into a lightly greased 10 inch (25 cm) pie plate. Cook for 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM/HIGH.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Place dates in food processor and finely chop. Remove and place in a bowl.
3. Process almonds and chocolate into chunky pieces.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add caster sugar.
5. Fold through almonds, chocolate and dates.
6. Pour into lightly greased 10 inch (26 cm) pie dish. Cook on Low Rack for 13-15 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.