Meringue Hearts
Canada
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 3 | large | Egg whites | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla Extract |
Vanilla Extract
Artificial Vanilla Extract, pronounced ar-tuh-FISH-uhl vuh-NIL-uh EK-strakt, is the budget-friendly savior of modern home baking. While it does not come from a tropical orchid pod, this pantry staple delivers sweet,...
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| 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...
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| 1/8 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt - pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral made of sodium chloride used as an essential everyday seasoning. It chemically balances acidity, suppresses bitterness to heighten sweetness, acts as...
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| 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... |
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| 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 275Β°F / 140Β°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 275Β°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.
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