Meringue Shell Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Egg whites | 3 | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cream of tartar | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Dash | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1124 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g0%
Saturated Fat 0 g0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1236 mg51.5%
Total Carbohydrates 208 g69.4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0.01%
Sugars 205.2 g
Protein 71 g141.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 5.7% Iron 1.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt.
Beat till soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar, beating till very stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Cover baking sheet with plain ungreased brown paper.
Using 9-inch round cake pan as a guide draw circle on paper.
Spread meringue over drawn circle.
Shape into shell with back of large spoon, making bottom 1/2 inch thick and sides about 1 3/4 inches high.
Bake at 275° for 1 hour.
Turn off heat and let dry in oven (door closed) at least 2 hours.
