Best Meringue Treasure Chest Recipes

BERRIED TREASURE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
2 cups raspberries (1 pint)
Short bread cookies, sliced baguette or ladyfingers, for serving

Steps:

Beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Spoon 1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread each into two 12-ounce glass or plastic jars and smooth to make an even layer. Divide half of the cream cheese mixture between the 2 jars, then top each with a handful of raspberries. Repeat with the remaining chocolate-hazelnut spread, cream cheese mixture and raspberries. Serve with cookies or baguette slices, or cover the jars with lids and pack them to go. (The spread can be made the night before; cover, refrigerate and return to room temperature before serving.)

SURPRISE MERINGUES

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These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.