Caramel Baby Cakes - Rachael Ray
- 14 cup sugar
- 12 cup nuts, toasted
- 2 large egg whites
- 34 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 12 tablespoons caramel sauce, store bought is fine
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Using a food processor, finely grind the sugar set 3 tablespoon aside, leaving 1 tablespoon in the food processor.
- Add the nuts and pulse until finely chopped.
- Using a handheld mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until thick and foamy.
- Gradually add the reserved 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until the meringue is thick and glossy.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, fold half of the nut mixture into the merinque and transfer to a 1/2 gallon plastic bag.
- Cut a 1/4 inch hold in a corner of the bag and pipe for 3 inch rounds onto the lined baking sheet, filling the center in a cicular motion.
- bake until crisp about 30 minutes.
- let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and caramel sauce.
- Using a handheld mixer, whip until stiff peaks form.
- Place 1 meringue round on a plate, top with a large dollop of caramel whipped cream, sprinkle with some of the nut mixture, then top with another meringue, more cream and another sprinkle of the nut mixture.
- Repeat to make a second meringue stack.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
sugar, nuts, egg whites, heavy cream, caramel sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-baby-cakes-rachael-ray-290669 (may not work)