Meringue Shells, Ice Cream and Fruits

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Meringue Shells, Ice Cream and Fruits

Recipe By : Freeze With Ease copyright 1965
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Freezer Meals

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups sugar -- sifted
7 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
ice cream
frozen fruit -- just thawed

Beat egg whites and salt until half stiff. Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a tim
e, beating constantly. Continue to beat several minutes after the last of the s
ugar has been added. Add vanilla. Fold in 3/4 cup sugar.

Place large spoonfuls of this mixture on a baking sheet covered with waxed pape
r or shape with pastry bag into ovals. Make slight depression in center with ba
ck of spoon. Bake at 225 for 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from sheet and while stil
l warm, crush in the center with thumb to make depression for filling. Freeze.

To serve: defrost (will defrost in less than 1 hour at room temperature) and fi
ll with ice cream and frozen fruit.

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