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Puffs & Pastries are crispy bread desserts that are fairly similar to pies and tarts, but generally lighter and fluffier.

Chocolate-Almond Meringue Puffs
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Chocolate-Almond Meringue Puffs Photo
Chocolate-Almond Meringue Puffs
Yield: Makes 15 servings
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons granulated sugar

3
packets sugar substitute

1-1/2
teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2
egg whites, at room temperature

1/2
teaspoon vanilla

1/4
teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4
teaspoon almond extract

1/8
teaspoon salt

1-1/2
ounces sliced almonds

3
tablespoons sugar-free seedless raspberry fruit spread



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 275°F. Combine granulated sugar, sugar substitute and cocoa in small bowl; set aside.

2.
Place egg whites in small bowl; beat at high speed of electric mixer until foamy. Add vanilla, cream of tartar, almond extract and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

3.
Line baking sheet with foil. Spoon 15 equal mounds of egg white mixture onto foil. Sprinkle with almonds.

4.
Bake 1 hour. Turn oven off but do not open door. Leave puffs in oven 2 hours longer or until completely dry. Remove from oven; cool completely.

5.
Stir fruit spread and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon onto each meringue just before serving.


Tip: Puffs are best if eaten the same day they're made. If necessary, store in airtight container, adding fruit topping at time of serving.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 Puff
Sodium 27 mg
Protein 1 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 5 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 1 g
Calories from Fat 36 %
Calories 36
Dietary Exchange:
Starch 1/2


This recipe appears in: Puffs & Pastries



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