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Meringue Shells

Meringue shells perfect for filling. Makes 8-10 star-shaped meringue shells depending on the size of your pattern.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites bring to room temperature for best results.
  • 1¾ cups confectioner's sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla
  • Instructions

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 200*, line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat,
  2. In a clean grease free mixing bowl, whip white on low speed until foamy.
  3. Add salt, cream of tartar and vanilla and continue whipping about 8 minutes or so, the whites should begin to have soft peaks.
  4. Gradually add sugar, a few teaspoons at a time and continue beating until the whites are stiff and shiny, like satin.
  5. Either use a pastry bag to pipe out shapes or drop by tablespoons on prepared sheets.
  6. Bake for about 1½ hours at 200* with oven door slightly ajar.
  7. When they are done, they will be crispy and light and will be easily removed from the cookie sheet. Store in an airtight container. They do not need to be refrigerated.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Sugar 21g (42%) Calcium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Sugar 21g 42%
Calcium 1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.