Thursday, February 28, 2013

Meringue hearts

1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tarter
1/4 c. plus 2 tsp sugar (I used raw organic)
1/4 tsp. vanilla
about 1 cup strawberry frozen yogurt, softened util spreadable
White chocolate curls, shaved with a peeler from a chunk of white chocolate
1.  With an electric mixer, beat egg white and cream of tartar until very foamy.  Gradually sprinkle in sugar, about 1 tbsp. at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat until meringue holds very stiff, shiny peaks, at least 10 minutes.  Add vanilla; beat about 30 seconds longer.
2.  Preheat over to 225 degrees.  Cover a baking sheet with parchment.  On it draw 4 heart shapes, each 3 in. at the widest point.  Spread meringue 1/4 in. think over each heart shape, building up sides so they stand an additional 1/2 to 3/4 in. high.
3.  Bake meringues for 45 minutes.  Turn off oven and let meringues dry in oven for 1 1/2 hours.
4.  About 1 to 2 hours before serving, fill  each meringue with softened frozen yogurt.  Place in freezer and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.  Top hearts with white chocolate curls, and serve.
Makes 4 cookies