NVIDIA Cloud Meringue Dessert
Light as a cloud, these delicate meringues are perfect for a refreshing end to any meal. This recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, layers egg whites, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy.
- Step 2: Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp lemon zest while continuing to beat on high until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 3 minutes).
- Step 3: Pipe 12 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet using a piping bag. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until crisp and dry to the touch, then turn off the oven and let cool completely inside for 1 hour.
