Cocoa Meringue Baskets with Nectarines, Berries, and Cream Recipe

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Cocoa Meringue Baskets with Nectarines, Berries, and Cream
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
263
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 3 1/4- to 3 1/2-inch-diameter biscuit cutter or bowl as guide, heavily trace 9 circles on each of 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. On third parchment-lined baking sheet and using same guide, trace 10 semicircles. Turn parchment paper over so that marked side is down (circles and semicircles will show through).
  2. Whisk 1 1/2 cups sugar and cocoa powder in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and cream of tartar in large bowl until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gradually add sugar-cocoa mixture and beat until very stiff and glossy, about 4 minutes.
  3. Cut off 1/3 to 1/2 inch from 1 corner of 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Scoop enough meringue into bag to fill 3/4 full. Twist bag shut above meringue and hold firmly closed while piping. Pipe small dot of meringue under parchment in each corner of baking sheets. Press parchment onto dots to anchor. To form basket bottoms: Starting in center of each marked circle on 1 baking sheet, pipe meringue in continuous spiral to fill circles completely. Pipe 12 marble-size balls atop edge of each circle. To form basket sides: On second baking sheet, pipe meringue atop edge of traced circles to form rings. Pipe 12 marble-size meringue balls atop each ring, spacing about 1/3 to 1/2 inch apart. To form basket handles: On third sheet, pipe meringue atop outline of semicircles.
  4. Bake meringues until firm and dry to touch, about 2 hours. Turn off oven; let meringues stand in closed oven overnight to dry completely. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight in single layer at room temperature.)
  5. Toss nectarine slices with crème de cassis in medium bowl. Beat whipping cream, remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl until peaks form.
  6. Place 1 meringue bottom on each of 8 plates. Place 1 meringue side atop each bottom. Spoon dollop of whipped cream into center of each basket. Top with spoonful of nectarine slices, then a few raspberries and blackberries. Repeat with another layer of cream, nectarines, and berries. Dip ends of 1 meringue handle into whipped cream and attach to 1 basket; repeat with remaining handles. Sift powdered sugar over baskets. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 262.74 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.26g 11%
Cholesterol 24.98mg 8%
Sodium 49.75mg 2%
Potassium 238.52mg 5%
Total Carbs 44.61g 15%
Sugars 35.35g 141%
Dietary Fiber 6.21g 25%
Protein 5.04g 10%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 39.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.05 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.85g 11%
Cholesterol 9.8mg 8%
Sodium 19.51mg 2%
Potassium 93.55mg 5%
Total Carbs 17.5g 15%
Sugars 13.86g 141%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 25%
Protein 1.98g 10%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 23%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 15.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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