Meringue II

Ice Cream - Dessert

This meringue is wonderful. It doesn't get weepy, and has such a good vanilla flavor.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 pie topping

Meringue II

Ingredients

½ cup water

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 pinch salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

6 tablespoons white sugar

Chef John's Strawberry Semifreddo

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine water 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Cook over low heat until clear stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Step 2

In a large glass or metal bowl beat egg whites cream of tartar and salt until mixture is foamy. Mix in vanilla then gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar beating constantly until meringue forms soft peaks. Gradually pour in cornstarch mixture beating until stiff. Spread over top of pie and seal to the crust. Brown in oven if desired.

Nutritional Information

Meringue II

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 59.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 13.6g 4%

Sugars: 12.6g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Folate: 0.5mcg

Calcium: 1.5mg

Magnesium: 1.6mg 1%

Potassium: 36.7mg 1%

Sodium: 21.4mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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