Olivia Meringue Puffs

These delicious pink puffs make for a luscious light dessert with a smile that only Olivia could deliver.

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Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• Pinch salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 drops red food coloring
• 1 tube (4.25 oz.) black or brown decorating frosting

Supplies

• 2 cookie sheets
• Parchment paper or aluminum foil
• Electric mixer
• Gallon-size plastic resealable bag or pastry bag fitted with plain �-in. round tip

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

2. Step 2

   Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water, whisking constantly, until the mixture is warm and the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Remove the bowl from the simmering water and beat with an electric mixer on high until thick and glossy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the food coloring and vanilla extract. Spoon the mixture into the plastic bag or pastry bag. If using a plastic bag, snip off a 1/4-inch corner from the bag. Pipe 3 1/2- by 2-inch ovals on the prepared cookie sheet. Pipe a mound on one of the short ends as her snout and pipe two ears on the opposite end. Repeat with the remaining meringue about 2 inches apart. Bake pans, rotating half way through baking, until firm and dry, about 2 hours. Turn off oven and let stay over night for optimum crispness.

4. Step 4

   Gently peel the meringues from the paper or foil. Pipe mouth, nostrils, and eyes with the brown frosting to make Olivia.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 32
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 9mg
• Total Carbs: 7g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 7g