Easter Meringue Cups

By Late2Serenity

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon curd
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/3 cup mandarin oranges
• 1/3 cup cubed fresh pineapple

Preparation

Step 1

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.

Drop meringue into eight mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon.

Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Spread cups with lemon curd and fill with fruit.