CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRY MERINGUE ROSES

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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses image

Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.-Amy Tong, Anaheim, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, melted

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 225°., Place sugar and strawberries in a food processor; process until powdery. Add gelatin; pulse to blend., Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy, adding vanilla if desired. Gradually add gelatin mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a #1M star tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 2-in. roses 1-1/2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until set and dry, 40-45 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets., Remove meringues from paper. Dip bottoms in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 45 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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