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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these cute treats. The recipe is a low-fat take on an old family-favorite lime pie. It's always a hit at potlucks and church suppers. Ingredients:
4 egg whites |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 cup sugar |
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk |
1/2 cup lime juice |
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping |
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional |
20 green candied cherries |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, salt and cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until 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-in. cups. Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.
3. In a small bowl, beat milk and lime juice until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
4. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon 1/3 cup filling into each meringue cup. Cut 18 cherries in half and two into thin slivers; garnish each dessert with a shamrock shape. Yield: 12 servings.
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