Meringue Hearts
Meringue Hearts might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 122 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up chocolate curls, cream of tartar, vanilla, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
With an electric mixer, beat egg white and cream of tartar until very foamy. Gradually sprinkle in sugar, about 1 tbsp. at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until meringue holds very stiff, shiny peaks, at least 10 minutes.
Add vanilla; beat about 30 seconds longer.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment. On it, draw 4 heart shapes, each 3 in. at the widest point. Turn parchment over and, with a knife, spread meringue 1/4 in. thick over each heart shape, building up sides so they stand an additional 1/2 to 3/4 in. high.
Bake meringues for 45 minutes. Turn off oven and let meringues dry in oven for 1 1/2 hours. If making ahead, see Notes.
About 1 to 2 hours before serving, fill each meringue with softened frozen yogurt.
Place in freezer and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. Top hearts with white chocolate curls and serve.