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Friday, January 11, 2013

Almond Flavored Meringues



Check out this easy recipe for making gluten free Almond Flavored Meringues at home.
Requires only 6 ingredients!


Ingredients
3 Egg Whites
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract
As Needed Almond Meal

Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees (farenheit) and grease a baking sheet.
Whisk together the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks are achieved
Add the vanilla & almond extracts while whisking, and gradually add the sugar - whisk until stiff peaks.
Using a pastry/piping bag with a star tip, pipe even amounts onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 2 hours on 250
Let the Meringues cool for a few minutes before storing or eating
Yields 48 gluten free meringues


Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Yields: 48 Meringues


Cheesecake Strawberries

This recipe makes for a great Snack, Dessert, or Party Finger Foods
NO COOKING NECESSARY FOR THIS RECIPE!!

You will only need 4 ingredients, a bowl, knife and spoon.



Ingredients
4 Ounces Cream Cheese
14 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla
20 Small/Medium Strawberries

Kitchen Tools
1 Small Mixing Bowl
1 Mixing Spoon
1 Paring Knife

Instructions
Wash and core out the strawberries
Soften the cream cheese, add the sugar and vanilla extract and mix well
Using a spoon or piping bag, fill the strawberries with the cheese mixture
You can garnish with gluten free cookie crumbs or chocolate or both
Yields 20 gluten free cheesecake strawberries

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yields: 20 Strawberries