Ingredients for - Easter Meringue Cups

1. 3 large egg whites
2. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4. 3/4 cup sugar
5. 1/2 cup lemon curd
6. 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
7. 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
8. 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
9. 1/3 cup mandarin oranges
10. 1/3 cup cubed fresh pineapple

How to cook deliciously - Easter Meringue Cups

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 275°. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.

2 . Stage

Drop meringue into eight mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon.

3 . Stage

Bake until set and dry, 45-50 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Spread cups with lemon curd and fill with fruit.