Berries & Cream In Meringue Cups
- 5 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Berries
- 3 cups fresh mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- Topping
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tarter until they are foamy.
- Begin to add the granulated sugar, a spoonful at a time.
- Add the cinnamon.
- Continue to beat until the meringue is very glossy and forms stiff peaks.
- Make individual meringue, spread about 1/2-cup of the meringue into a 3-inch circle on the parchment paper.
- Adding a little more of the egg white mixture, shape a rim around the edges.
- Continue to make more of the meringue shells, spacing evenly across the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1-1/2 hours or until firm to the touch.
- Turn off the oven, but leave the meringue shells in the warm oven for another hour.
- Cool completely.
- Berries: Mix the berries with vinegar/ sugar and let sit for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the cream by whipping with the sugar until firm peaks form.
- Fold in pure vanilla, and refrigerate.
- To assemble, place an individual meringue on each plate, top with some of the berry mixture, and add a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle w/ cinnamon.
egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, cinnamon, berries, mixed berries, sugar, cider vinegar, topping, whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berries-cream-in-meringue-cups-76163 (may not work)