cat lover
05-13-2006, 01:39 PM
1 cup vanilla ice cream
2 sugar cookies (3")
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
Scoop 1/2 cup ice cream onto each cookie. Freeze till firm. In a small heavy saucepan or double boiler, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat till egg mixture reaches 160 degrees; about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; beat till stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Place cookies on a baking sheet. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of cookie. Broil 4-6 " from the heat for 1-2 minutes or till meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately. 2 servings
2 sugar cookies (3")
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
Scoop 1/2 cup ice cream onto each cookie. Freeze till firm. In a small heavy saucepan or double boiler, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat till egg mixture reaches 160 degrees; about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; beat till stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Place cookies on a baking sheet. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of cookie. Broil 4-6 " from the heat for 1-2 minutes or till meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately. 2 servings