Custard-Filled Cinnamon Meringues Recipe

Name: Custard-Filled Cinnamon Meringues
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

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Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, cinnamon and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
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Line a
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with parchment paper. Spoon meringue into four mounds on paper. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 250u00b0 for 35 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; let meringues dry for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.
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For filling, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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Remove from the heat; stir in butter, extract and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Just before serving, spoon filling into meringue shells.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg whites, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon rum extract, and more.

Yes, Custard-Filled Cinnamon Meringues falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Custard-Filled Cinnamon Meringues

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