Directions:
- Place egg whites in small bowl at let stand at room temp for 30 minutes. Add vanilla, salt and cream of tartar; beat on medium till soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, on high till stiff peaks form.
- Drop meringue into 12 mounds on two parchment paper- lined baking sheets. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3-inch cups. Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes till set and dry. Turn oven off and leave for one hour. DO NOT open oven door.
- In a small bowl, beat milk and lime juice till mixed. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour till set. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring.
- Spoon 1/3 cup filling into each meringue cup. Cut 18 green cherries in half (make shape of shamrock on top) and two slivered almonds for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 55.89 Kcal (234 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1.91 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.21g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.8mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 70.17mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 49.53mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.28g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 11.43g | 46% | |
| Protein | 1.4g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 9.1mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 164.47 Kcal (689 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 5.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.63g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.36mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 206.49mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 145.76mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 36.13g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 33.64g | 46% | |
| Protein | 4.12g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 26.7mg | 1% | |
* 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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