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Shamrock Meringue Cups

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these cute treats. The recipe is a low-fat take on an old family-favorite lime pie. It's always a hit at potlucks and church suppers. —Jean Elimon, Thompsonville, Illinois

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + standing

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
20 green candied cherries

Directions

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for
30 minutes. Add the vanilla, salt and cream of tartar; beat on
medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1
tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
Drop meringue into 12 mounds on two parchment paper-lined baking
sheets. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at
275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and
do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.
In a small bowl, beat milk and lime juice until combined. Cover and
refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon 1/3 cup
filling into each meringue cup. Cut 18 cherries in half and two into

2 of 2

Shamrock Meringue Cups (continued)

Directions (continued)

thin slivers; garnish each dessert with a shamrock shape. Yield: 12
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 225 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.