Chocolate-Filled Meringues |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These lovely delicate meringue shells are easy to make, and their crisp texture is a perfect complement to the creamy chocolate filling, says Mary Lou Wayman from Salt Lake City, Utah. Ingredients:
2 egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
dash salt |
1/2 cup sugar |
filling: |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup baking cocoa |
1 cup whipped topping |
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon meringue into six mounds on paper. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 300° for 35 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; let meringues dry for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.
3. For filling, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until smooth and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Process the strawberries in a blender or food processor until pureed. To serve, spoon filling into meringue shells. Top with strawberry sauce. Yield: 6 servings.
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