Thu 12 Apr 2007
Ingredients:
-3 egg whites, at room temperature
-1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
-3/4 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon imitation strawberry extract
-3 drops red food coloring
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F
2. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Beat egg whites in a large metal bowl on medium speed until foamy
4. Add cream of tartar
5. Increase speed to high and continue beating until soft peaks form
6. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes
7. Quickly mix in strawberry extract
8. Stir in food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until desired color is achieved
9. Spoon meringue into pastry bag fitted with star tip
10. Pipe 12 mounds onto each prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart
11. Bake for 3 hours, or until dry and crisp
12. Cool meringues completely on baking sheets
13. Store in an airtight container at room temperature
