Meringue Hearts

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

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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.
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Add vanilla; beat about 30 seconds longer.
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Preheat oven to 22
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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.
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Bake meringues for 45 minutes. Turn off oven and let meringues dry in oven for 1 1/2 hours. If making ahead, see Notes.
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About 1 to 2 hours before serving, fill each meringue with softened frozen yogurt.
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Place in freezer and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. Top hearts with white chocolate curls and serve.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score0
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