Meringue Mushrooms Recipe

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Meringue Mushrooms
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Directions:

  1. Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water.
  2. Set over medium heat; bring water to a simmer.
  3. Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer and place over saucepan.
  4. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, about 3 minutes.
  5. Rub the mixture between fingers to test.
  6. Transfer bowl to mixer stand, and whip, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, until meringue is cool and stiff glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes.
  7. Add vanilla; mix until combined.
  8. Use immediately.
  9. Place Meringue in an 18-inch pastry bag fitted with a large 3/4 inch round tip.
  10. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  11. Pipe meringue, forming domes 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
  12. Pipe a stem shape for each dome.
  13. Place baking sheets in oven for 1 hour, reduce heat to 175 degrees F and continue baking until meringues are completely dry to the touch, but not browned, 45 to 60 minutes more.
  14. Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water.
  15. Set over medium heat, and bring water to a simmer.
  16. Place bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, and set over simmering water.
  17. Turn off heat; stir occasionally until completely melted.
  18. Using an offset spatula, spread bottoms of domed meringues with chocolate; let sit at room temperature.
  19. Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl, and set over simmering water.
  20. Turn off heat; stir occasionally until completely melted.
  21. Allow to cool slightly.
  22. Spread white chocolate over dark chocolate; use a toothpick to create lines from the center of the cap to the edges.
  23. Let set in a cool, dry place.
  24. Poke a small hole in the center of each mushroom cap using a paring knife.
  25. Dip the pointed end of each of the mushroom stems in melted white chocolate, and insert into hole in center of cap.
  26. Allow to set.
  27. Meringue mushrooms should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 47.71 Kcal (200 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.15g 2%
Cholesterol 0.92mg 0%
Sodium 11.15mg 0%
Potassium 16.66mg 0%
Total Carbs 9.18g 3%
Sugars 8.95g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 0.71g 1%
Calcium 7.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 277.14 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.7g 2%
Cholesterol 5.32mg 0%
Sodium 64.74mg 0%
Potassium 96.75mg 0%
Total Carbs 53.34g 3%
Sugars 51.99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 0%
Protein 4.13g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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