Fig Hazelnut Meringues

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Ingredients

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 None fresh figs, thickly sliced
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease 2 baking sheets. Using a pencil and a 5 1/2 inch diameter plate as a guide, draw 2 circles on a sheet of parchment paper. Repeat with second sheet of parchment paper. Place paper, marked-side down, on baking sheets.
  2. Beat the egg whites in a large clean, dry bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar dissolves and mixture is thick, glossy and firm peaks form. Beat in cornstarch until well blended. Spoon meringue evenly onto circles on the parchment paper.
  3. Bake for 25 mins or until dry to touch. Turn oven off. Cool meringues completely in oven with door ajar.
  4. Place the figs and hazelnuts in a bowl. Drizzle with the honey; toss to coat. Beat the cream, vanilla and powdered sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Top meringues with the whipped cream and fig mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

802 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25g 50% DV
Total Fat 22.3g 29% DV
Carbs 111.9g 41% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 75.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 333.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 565.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 28.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.3mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 154mg 12% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Diet fit High-protein Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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