Nut Meringues Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Dates1 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Icing sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg whites2
 Brazil nuts1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs), finely chopped
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3042 Calories from Fat 1302

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 156 g239.3%

Saturated Fat 35.3 g176.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1239.8 mg51.7%

Total Carbohydrates 366 g122.1%

Dietary Fiber 31.7 g126.8%

Sugars 317.8 g

Protein 85 g169.5%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 3.9%

Calcium 48.1% Iron 42.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Combine dates and 1/2 cup sugar.
Beat egg whites until softly peaked, and add remaining sugar very gradually, beating until very stiff.
Fold in dates and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets covered with brown paper.
Bake in 275°F. oven 20 minutes or until set.
Cool on paper; then peel off.
Makes 4 dozen meringues.
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