Rainbow Meringue Torte

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   Meringue layers: Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

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   Meanwhile prepare meringue mix according to package directions for meringue shells.

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   Cover 2 large or 4 small cooky sheets with foil (or brown paper).

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   Draw four 8 1/2-inch circles on foil (use cake pan as guide).

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   Spoon equal amounts of meringue on the 4 circles; spread evenly.

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   Place in hot oven (400F).

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   Close door quickly; turn off oven heat.

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   Leave in oven 3 hours or overnight, without opening door.

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   Remove meringues from foil.

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    To fill torte: Let ice cream soften slightly.

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    Place a meringue layer on serving plate; spoon chocolate ice cream atop and spread evenly (work quickly); place in freezer.

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    Spread second meringue with mint ice cream; set atop first layer in freezer.

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    Spread third meringue with strawberry ice cream, set atop others.

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    Frost remaining meringue with whipped cream, and add.

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    Freeze until ice cream is firm, about 5 hours or overnight.

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    Ten or 15 minutes before serving, remove from freezer; sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds.

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    To serve, cut with sharp knife.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.