Holiday Meringues - Dkp

3 Egg whites

1/4 t Cream of tartar

1 t Vanilla extract

1 c Sugar

1 qt Lime sherbet

Cranberry Sauce -separate recipe Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a small bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy; add cream of tartar and vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Spoon meringue mixture into 10 mounds on a baking sheet lined with heavy brown paper. Shape meringue mixture into circles, using the back of a spoon to mound the sides at least 1/2 inch higher than the centers. Bake at 225 for 1 hour. Turn oven off, and let meringues cool completely before opening oven door. Transfer meringues to serving plates. Scoop sherbet into shells; top with Cranberry Sauce, and serve immediately. Di Note: A nice, light dessert after stuffing yourself . Di Pahl`s personal recipes-1994