Amount Per Serving Calories: 20 Calories from Fat: 7 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 8mg Total Carbs: 3g Dietary Fiber: 1g Protein: 1g
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Serves: 40
Submitted by: Makers of SPLENDAŽ Sweetener Products
"These little meringues are perfect for parties, served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh strawberries."
4 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup SPLENDAŽ Sugar Blend for Baking 1 cup light sour cream or reduced-fat whipped topping 40 strawberries Optional Garnish: fresh mint leaves
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
3. Add SPLENDAŽ Sugar Blend, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and SPLENDAŽ Sugar Blend dissolves.
4. Spoon heaping tablespoonfuls of mixture onto baking sheets.
5. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes; turn oven off. (If meringues begin to brown, reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees ). Let meringues stand in closed oven with the light on for 8 hours or overnight. Store in an airtight container.
6. Top each meringue just before serving with 1 scant teaspoon of sour cream and a strawberry. Garnish, if desired.
Exchanges Per Serving (1 meringue): 1/2 Starch
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