DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

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Celebrate with little indulgences--a little ice cream, a little sauce and lots of flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
1 quart chocolate ice cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275°F. Cover cookie sheet with heavy brown paper or cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Fold in hazelnuts. Drop meringue by 1/3 cupfuls in 8 mounds onto paper. Shape into circles, building up sides.
  • Bake meringues 1 hour. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven with door closed 1 hour 30 minutes. Finish cooling at room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in 3/4 cup sugar, the cocoa, half-and-half and salt. Heat slowly to boiling; do not stir. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Fill each meringue with scoop of ice cream. Serve with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

Shuntina Whitworth
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These meringues are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Zekhethelo Sikobi
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I've never made meringues before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!


elshekh pupg
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These meringues are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.


Araf Khan
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I made these meringues for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Tamryn Luck
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These meringues are so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and vanilla.


Jawed Akhtar
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I had some trouble getting the meringues to stiffen, but after a few tries I finally got it right. They were worth the effort!


Selzing Gwamzing
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These meringues were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Mbalenhle Mamba
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I've made these meringues several times now and they always come out perfect. They're my go-to dessert when I need something quick and easy.


Judy Jackson
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These meringues are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and they always impress my guests.


Greg Pratt
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I made these meringues for my kids' birthday party and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Billie Robinson
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These meringues were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.