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Low Calorie Swirled Meringues

Low Calorie Swirled Meringues

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

These pretty Low Calorie Swirled Meringue nests will be a great end to any meal. Fill with the fruits of your choice – be it berries, tropical fruits or a low sugar lemon curd

Preparation Time	25 minutes
Baking Time	1 hour
Portions	6 Meringue Nests
Skill Level	Easy
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Low Calorie Swirled Meringues Ingredients

140 grams	Half Spoon Granulated Sugar (Silver Spoon)
3	Free Range Eggs (Happy Eggs) whites
1 tsp	Cream of tartar
1 tsp	Cornflour
	Pink Food Colour (Silver Spoon Create)
	Selection of berries for filling

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How to make Low Calorie Swirled Meringues

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Pre-heat oven to 160°C, fan oven 140°C, 325°F gas mark 3
Place the sugar in a food processor and whizz until it reaches the consistency of icing sugar.
Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks – the peaks should turn at the tip. Gradually whisk in the sugar until the mix is glossy then whisk in the cream of tartar and corn flour.
Add a few drops pink food colourings and using a skewer swirl in the pink colouring through the meringue to get a marble effect.
Spoon the egg whites on to the baking parchment making a slight dent in eh mixture and bake for 1 hours. After an hour switch the oven off and leave the meringues in to oven until it cools.
When ready to serve. Fill the meringues with berries of your choice and add a dollop of low fat cream or crème fraiche.
Tip: Add a handful blitz pistachios to the meringue for a delicious nutty taste and texture.