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Mocha Meringue

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon (generous) instant espresso powder
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 pint chocolate frozen yogurt, softened
Cocoa powder
Instant espresso powder

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Trace six 3-inch circles on each paper.

    Step 2

    Using electric mixer, beat first 3 ingredients to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff glossy peaks. Transfer whites to pastry bag fitted with 1/4-inch plain tip. Beginning in the center of each circle, pipe concentric circles to fill traced circle. Bake until meringues are dry, about 2 hours.(Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in oven.)

    Step 3

    Gently spread 1/4 cup yogurt evenly on 6 meringues. Top with remaining meringues. Freeze until firm.

    Step 4

    Place cocoa and espresso in sieve. Lightly sprinkle over tops of meringue and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
140; fat
1g; sodium
52 mg; cholesterol
3 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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