Meringue Bowl with Sorbet and Fruit
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 pints sorbet
- 4 cups berries
- Preheat the oven to 300.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a plate as your guide, draw an 11-inch circle on the paper.
- Turn the paper over.
- In a large heatproof bowl, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar.
- Set the bowl over 1 inch of simmering water and stir constantly until the whites are very warm and the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks.
- Transfer the meringue to the outlined circle and use a rubber spatula to shape it into a wide-rimmed bowl with a 1-inch-thick base.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 250 and bake for 1 1/2 hours longer, or until the meringue is light brown and crisp.
- Let cool completely.
- Carefully lift the bowl off the paper and transfer to a platter.
- Fill with scoops of the sorbet and berries and serve at once.
egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, pints sorbet, berries
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/meringue-bowl-with-sorbet-and-fruit (may not work)