CHOCOLATE-FILLED MERINGUE SHELLS
"This has been a favorite easy Easter dessert for years," writes field editor Janis Plourde of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario. "It looks and tastes spectacular."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add vinegar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in cinnamon-sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon meringue into eight mounds on paper. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes. Turn oven off and do not open door; let meringues dry in oven for 1 hour. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread 2 teaspoonfuls over the bottom of each meringue shell. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into remaining melted chocolate; cover and chill until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and cinnamon, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside half of cream mixture. Fold remaining cream mixture into chilled chocolate mixture; pipe into meringue shells. Dollop with reserved cream mixture; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Hassan Magsi
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I might try using less sugar next time.
Bijoy Shaha
[email protected]These were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meringue shells were so light and airy, and the chocolate ganache filling was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.
Rohit Mahra
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I thought these were pretty good. The chocolate ganache filling really made them.
Lucy Martin
[email protected]These were a bit too time-consuming for me, but they were worth it in the end. They're definitely a special occasion dessert.
Lazhr Zagab
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I love the combination of the crispy meringue shell and the creamy chocolate filling.
Thatayaone Tshekiso
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the meringue shells to stiffen up. I ended up having to beat them for over 10 minutes.
Hassan Zia
[email protected]These meringue shells were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I might try using less sugar next time.
Christana Anisulowo
[email protected]These were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The meringue shells were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the chocolate ganache filling was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these agai
Allatin Hilcey
[email protected]I've made these meringue shells several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Dalton Gordon
[email protected]These chocolate-filled meringue shells were a huge hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The meringue shells were light and airy, and the chocolate ganache filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making