How to Make Melt-In-The-Mouth Cashew Meringues - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a light and indulgent dessert that will impress your friends and family, look no further than these Melt-In-The-Mouth Cashew Meringues. These delicate and airy meringues are the perfect blend of crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a hint of nutty flavor from the cashews. Whether you're serving them at a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, these cashew meringues are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 5 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 cups finely chopped cashew nuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 100
  • Yield: 100 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large dry glass or metal bowl whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Add vanilla, cream of tartar, and cornstarch, and continue whipping at medium speed while gradually adding the confectioners sugar 1/4 cup at a time. Whip until the whites have a nice peak, but not stiff. Fold in cashew pieces with a rubber spatula. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature when completely cooled.
  • Nutrition

    36 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 20mg