PEACH CLOUDS

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This is a very simple but elegant dessert. It must be made at least 8 hrs ahead of time, but oh so worth it. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Garnish with edible flowers or mint leaves. Simply elegant.

Provided by Karen Naranjo

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Beat egg whites in clean, dry bowl with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Beat in salt and cream of tartar. Continue beating and pour in sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla.
  • Place in greased pie plate or spoon or pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Place in preheated oven and turn oven off. Leave meringue in unopened oven 8 hours or overnight. To serve, place meringue on serving platter and arrange peaches on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, Sodium 156.4 mg, Sugar 56.3 g

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