Chocolate Meringue Torte
["3 egg whites", "1/4 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 c. sugar", "1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels", "1/4 c. boiling water", "1 c. heavy cream", "1 tsp. vanilla", "sliced almonds (optional)"]
["Grease baking sheets and dust lightly with flour.", "On the floured surface, draw four circles, 7 1/2 inches in diameter.", "Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy and doubled in volume. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until meringue is stiff and all sugar is dissolved.", "(A small bit of meringue rubbed between your fingers should feel smooth, not grainy.)"]
["egg whites", "cream of tartar", "sugar", "semi-sweet chocolate morsels", "boiling water", "heavy cream", "vanilla", "almonds"]