Shamrock Meringue Cups Recipe

Name: Shamrock Meringue Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup sugar; 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup lime juice; 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping; 2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional; 20 green candied cherries

Servings: persons

4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
20 green candied cherries

1
Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, salt and cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
2
Drop meringue into 12 mounds on two parchment paper-lined
3
. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 275u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.
4
In a small bowl, beat milk and lime juice until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
5
Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon 1/3 cup filling into each meringue cup. Cut 18 cherries in half and two into thin slivers; garnish each dessert with a shamrock shape.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, Shamrock Meringue Cups 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.

Shamrock Meringue Cups

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