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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Jane Shapton of Irvine, California suggests this sweet showstopper that originates in Australia (see details at right). Make a meringue nest, fill it with luscious almond cream and top it with fresh fruit, she says. Ingredients:
3 egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
assorted fresh fruit |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
2. Spread into a 9-in. circle on prepared pan, forming a shallow well in the center. Bake at 225° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until set and lightly browned. Turn oven off; leave meringue in oven for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
3. Just before serving, beat cream and almond extract in a small bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon into meringue shell. Top with fruit. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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