French Meringue Strips Recipe

Name: French Meringue Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 2 egg yolks (slightly beaten); 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 egg whites; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds (blanched or unblanched)

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 egg yolks (slightly beaten)
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds (blanched or unblanched)

1
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt.
2
Cut in the butter (at room temperature) until particles are the size of small peas. Mix in the egg yolks slightly mixed with enough water to measure 1/3 cup.
3
Sprinkle this over the flour mixture, tossing lightly with a fork until the dough is moist enough to hold together.
4
Form into a ball and chill while making the meringues.
5
Meringue: Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar for one minute.
6
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating constantly.
7
Mix in the vanilla.
8
Cover with plastic wrap while rolling out the dough.
9
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured board, pastry cloth or waxed paper.
10
Shape to approximately a 20 x 15 inch rectangle.
11
Spread on the merigue.
12
Combine the sugar, cinnamon and almonds.
13
Sprinkle over the meringue.
14
Press in lightly with a spatula.
15
Cut dough with spatula or sharp knife into 3 x 1 inch strips.
16
Place on ungreased bake sheet.
17
Bake in a 350 degree oven 8-10 minutes, or until they start to delicately brown.

1581

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, French Meringue Strips 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.

French Meringue Strips

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