Meringue Disks

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter and lightly flour two baking sheets.

3. 3

   Trace two eight-inch circles on each sheet.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix the ground almonds, two cups of the sugar and the cornstarch.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they are frothy.

7. 7

   Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating constantly until the egg whites are stiff but not dry.

8. 8

   Sprinkle some of the almond mixture on the egg whites and fold in.

9. 9

   Repeat until all the almond mixture is incorporated.

10. 10

    Fill a pastry bag fitted with a round No.

11. 11

    4 tip with the meringue.

12. 12

    On the baking sheets, squeeze the meringue around the rim of a traced circle.

13. 13

    Work toward the center in a circular motion until the entire circle is filled in.

14. 14

    Repeat with the remaining circles.

15. 15

    Bake for 45 minutes, or until the meringue is golden and crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.