Meringue Shell Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Egg whites3
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Cream of tartar1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Dash
 Sugar1 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

Have egg whites at room temperature.
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.
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