Peach Clouds

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 egg whites
• 6 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Place in greased pie plate or spoon or pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheets.

Step 4

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.