Whenever I serve this meringue at a dinner, I can count on one thing-hearing a few husbands asking their wives to make sure to get the recipe!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For meringue, place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment., Beat the egg whites, vanilla, salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in nuts. , To form crust, place meringue mixture on parchment; spread in a 14-in. diameter circle (or in several smaller circles for individual servings). Bake at 275° for 1 hour; turn off heat and leave meringue in oven for at least 1 hour longer. , Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets. When cooled completely, remove meringue from parchment., For custard, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in the butter, vanilla and salt. , Pour into bowl; cover with plastic wrap and cool completely. (Can be made on the day before use.) , Just before serving, beat cream and sweeten to taste. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spoon custard mixture on meringue; top with whipped cream and fresh berries. Drizzle with chocolate mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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