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Meringues 07

Meringues 07 is built on Cream Of Tartar, Castor Sugar, Instant Coffee Powder, and Cream. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/8 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Line 3 trays with non-stick paper.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites on low speed with electric beater until frothy.

3. 3

   Add cream of tartar and beat on highest speed until peaks hold their shape.

4. 4

   Gradually beat in 3 Tbs of sifted sugar and continue beating for 2-3 mins. until mixture is stiff.

5. 5

   Remove beaters and sprinkle coffee powder and remaining sugar over the mixture and fold in quickly and carefully with a metal spoon.

6. 6

   Pipe or drop tsp of the mixture on to trays.

7. 7

   Bake in a slow oven 125 degs C. for 1 hr.

8. 8

   Turn the meringues with a spatula and lightly press the centre with thumb.

9. 9

   Leave in oven another 30 mins. with heat off, and allow to dry out completely.

10. 10

    Cool and join in pairs with vanilla flavoured whipped cream.

11. 11

    Serve in small paper cases if wished.

12. 12

    Join with cream just before serving.