Peach Clouds
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"This is a very simple but elegant dessert. It must be made at least 8 hrs ahead of time, but oh so worth it. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Garnish with edible flowers or mint leaves. Simply elegant."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
- Prep Time:
- 20 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 8 Hours
- Ready In:
- 8 Hours 20 Minutes
- Servings:
- 6
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INGREDIENTS:
- 6 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced
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DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Beat egg whites in clean, dry bowl with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Beat in salt and cream of tartar. Continue beating and pour in sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla.
- Place in greased pie plate or spoon or pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Place in preheated oven and turn oven off. Leave meringue in unopened oven 8 hours or overnight. To serve, place meringue on serving platter and arrange peaches on top.
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