Meringue Kisses, Strawberry with White Chocolate Mousse (Paula Deen)

By jasonhewitt

Ingredients

• Mousse:
• 6 egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 drops red food coloring
• 1 (3.4 oz) white chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Special Equipment:
• Pastry bag
• #4 star tip

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In top of a double boiler, whisk egg whites and sugar. Place over simmering water. Which constantly until sugar is dissolved and egg whites are warm to the touch, about 3 minutes.

Pour eggs mixture into a mixing bowl and beat until stiff peaks form, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in food coloring. Pipe into 3-inch bowl shapes.

Bake 20 minutes, turn off oven. Leave in oven overnight.

Spoon mousse into bowls. Top with fresh raspberries and mint. Serve immediately

Yield: 12 kisses; 3 cups mousse