MERINGUE CUPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 120 degrees Celsius
• Beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form
• Beat in sugar a little at a time
• Stir cornflour into mixture, then fold through vinegar and vanilla extract
• Take 1/3 cup mixture and shape into a small round.
• Place onto greased and lined baking tray. Repeat with remaining mixture
• Place trays in oven and bake for 45 minutes. Turn oven off and allow meringues to cool in oven
• Serve with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. , Drop meringue into 8 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Or place meringue mixture in pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe meringue onto parchment to form eight 3-in. cups., Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Fill with fruit. If desired, top with whipped cream and mint.