Shamrock Meringue Cups Recipe

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Shamrock Meringue Cups
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 2 cups light whipped topping
  • 2 -3 drops green food coloring

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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