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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Suggested Romance: If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added to the meringues to change the flavor. Ingredients:
3 egg whites |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
food coloring, optional |
3/4 cup sugar |
white pearl or coarse sugar, optional |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and food coloring if desired; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
2. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert #3 star pastry tip. Fill bag with meringue. Pipe 2-in. circles or shapes 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with pearl sugar if desired.
3. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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