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Meringue Fruit Tart Recipe |
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Meringue isn't the tart topping. It's the shell!
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) carton lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed vegetable cooking spray 1 teaspoon cornstarch 4 large egg whites 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 cups assorted fresh fruit: blueberries, strawberry halves. sliced kiwifruit, peaches, or plums
Method: Spread yogurt 1/2-inch thick on several layers of paper towels; place 2 layers paper towels on top of yogurt. Let stand 15 minutes. (The paper towels quickly absorb the water from the yogurt and improve consistency.) Scrape yogurt into a food processor bowl fitted with knife blade; add ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; fold in whipped topping and refrigerate until well chilled.
Mark a 13-x 8-inch rectangle on wax paper; place on a baking sheet. Coat rectangle with cooking spray; dust with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 275o. Beat egg whites, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and cream of tartar at thigh speed of an electric mixed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract. Spread meringue into the 13- x 8-inch rectangle on prepared wax paper. With a spatula or back of a spoon, shape edge into a 1 1/2-inch-high tirm. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until crisp and dry.
Turn off oven, and leave in oven 10 minutes to dry. Transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely. Carefully remove wax paper; place meringue on a serving platter. (Meringue may be prepared up to 24 hours ahead; store, loose covered, in a dry area).
Just before serving, spread topping mixture on meringue shell; arrange fruit on top of filling.
Per Serving: 145 Calories, 1 g Fat (0 g Saturated), 4 mg Cholesterol, 46 mg Sodium,4 g Protein, 31 g Carbohydrates |
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