CHOCOLATE-FILLED MERINGUES

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"These lovely delicate meringue shells are easy to make, and their crisp texture is a perfect complement to the creamy chocolate filling," says Mary Lou Wayman from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1/2 cup sugar
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup whipped topping
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Line a baking sheet with parchment. Spoon meringue into 6 mounds on paper. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 300° for 35 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; let meringues dry for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until smooth and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Process the strawberries in a blender or food processor until pureed. To serve, spoon filling into meringue shells. Top with strawberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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