Tweed Meringues

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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225°.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; secure with masking tape.
  3. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high, and gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and then powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla; beat just until combined.
  4. Place pecans, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and chocolate in a food processor; pulse 6 times or until finely ground. Fold chocolate mixture into egg white mixture.
  5. Spoon the batter into a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Pipe 30 S shapes on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 225° for 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off; cool meringues in closed oven 2 hours or until dry. Carefully remove the meringues from paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

759 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.3g 49% DV
Total Fat 25.9g 33% DV
Carbs 95.1g 35% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 66.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 344.3mg 15% DV
Potassium 4748.3mg 100% DV
Cholesterol 2mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 58.3mg 4% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % 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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