Lemon-hazelnut Torte

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Lemon-hazelnut Torte

sieve. Press plastic wrap onto surface; chill until cold. Beat cream in medium bowl to soft peaks. Add 1 T sugar and beat until stiff. Fold cream into lemon curd. CONSTRUCTION: Place 1 meringue in bottom of the springform pan, trimming the edges with knife to fit into pan. Spoon 1.25 c lemon cream over. Place 2nd meringue in pan, trimming if needed. Gently press down until meringue touches cream. Spoon 1.25 c lemon cream over. Top with 3rd meringue and repeat process. (Reserve any leftover lemon cream for another use.) Freeze torte overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Wrap and keep frozen.) RASPBERRY SAUCE: Puree` raspberries in processor. Strain into a bowl, pressing on seeds with back of spoon. Mix in sugar and lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. SERVING: Wrap hot wet towel around pan sides. Release. Transfer to a platter; run icing spatula around sides to smooth out. Arrange raspberries atop torte. Serve with sauce.