Name: Meringue Nests
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites -; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -; 3/4 cup sugar -; Fresh fruit such as sliced fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, mandarin oranges or cubed fresh pineapple -; Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves, optional -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Meringue Nests

1. 3 large egg whites -

2. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -

3. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -

4. 3/4 cup sugar -

5. Fresh fruit such as sliced fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, mandarin oranges or cubed fresh pineapple -

6. Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Meringue Nests

1. Stage

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 8 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Or place meringue mixture in pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe meringue onto parchment to form eight 3-in. cups.

3. Stage

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. Fill with fruit. If desired, top with whipped cream and mint.