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Kagar K. | January 31st, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
3	large	Egg whites
1	teaspoon	Vanilla Extract	Vanilla Extract Vanilla extract - pronounced 'vuh-NIL-uh ik-STRAKT' is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans soaked in alcohol and water. It's a staple in baking and cooking, known for its rich, aromatic flavor that enhances Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Cream Of Tartar	Cream Of Tartar Cream of Tartar - pronounced 'kreem uhv TAR-tar' is a white, powdery substance officially known as potassium bitartrate. It's a byproduct of winemaking, forming naturally during the fermentation process as sediment. In cooking, cream Read more...
1/8	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
1	cup	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
1	part	Red Food Coloring
1	quart	Vanilla Ice Cream
1	pint	Strawberries » sliced

Optional Ingredients:

	Qty	Unit	Ingredient
	6	whole	Mint Leaves

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
20 Minutes	2 Hours	2 hours 20 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275°F / 140°C / Gas Mark 1

- Cut a heart pattern from a 4-1/2 inch square paper.
- Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Using your pattern, draw 6 hearts on the parchment paper. Set aside.

1. Beat egg whites with vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt until frothy.

2. Add sugar, a little at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.

3. Rub a bit between your figures to feel that no sugar remains undissolved.

4. Gently fold in red food coloring to make a delicate pink color.

5. Spread meringue over the heart shapes, 1/4 inch thick.

6. Pipe a rim around the hearts, 3/4 inch high.

7. Bake in a preheated 275°F oven for 1 hour.

8. Turn off the oven and let meringues dry in oven for 1 more hour.

9. Do not open the oven door during this time.

10. Fill the cooled meringues with scoops of ice cream and top with strawberries.

11. Garnish with mint leaves for an added touch.

Submitted by Kagar K. | January 31st, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.

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