Pistachio Meringues

By Grandmax4

This recipe originally accompanied Double-Decker Rhubarb Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups shelled natural pistachios, chopped
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2/3 cup sugar

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 225°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil; butter and flour foil. Mix chopped pistachios and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in small bowl to blend. Beat egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry. Fold nut mixture into egg whites. Drop meringue onto prepared sheets by rounded tablespoonfuls, spacing 1 inch apart and spreading to form 2 1/2-inch rounds.

Bake meringues until dry and almost crisp but not yet colored, about 45 minutes. Cool meringues on baking sheets. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Wrap airtight in foil and freeze.)