Meringue Shells

By brownbox

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup sugar

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla 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 glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Drop eight mounds onto parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Bake at 200° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.