Receta Redcurrant Meringue Cake

I am fascinated by redcurrants.  They are so pretty, and the perfect decoration for cakes, tarts etc during the festive season.  However, in Australia, redcurrants are not easy to get, and they are very expensive.  When I saw a recipe for Redcurrant Meringue Torte (Traubelstorte) in Luisa Weiss' Classic German Baking, I knew I had to act quickly and make it, as the only time of year when redcurrants are available is at Christmas.  Luisa says that in Germany, currant canes are practically weeds!  Not so in I bought these beautiful redcurrants from the David Jones Food Hall - aren't they The cake comprises a pastry base, filled with meringue laden with redcurrants  It is crispy on top and fluffy and soft in the…