Black Forest Baked Meringue

Black Forest Baked Meringue Yield: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Calories 410 Fat 12g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 45mg Carbohydrates 74g Fiber 2g Sugars 66g Protein 6g
Ingredients
For the Meringue 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon white wine or distilled vinegar 3 large egg whites, room temperature For the Topping 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup fresh cherries, pits and stems removed, halved 4 ounces chocolate, shaved
Directions
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. In a small bowl combine sugar and cornstarch. In a separate small bowl, combine vanilla extract and vinegar. In a clean stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites until soft peaks begin to form by starting on a low speed and gradually increasing speed until bubbles are small and uniform. Gradually stream in cornstarch and sugar mixture and increase speed. Add in vanilla and vinegar and continue to increase speed and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form. Turn out meringue onto prepared baking sheet and form a small circle. Use an offset spatula to gently pull up the sides and create a small well in the middle. Bake for 60 to 80 minutes, until outside is crispy. Shut off oven and let meringue cool in the oven, with door barely propped open, for one hour. Transfer to serving dish and top with whipped cream, cherries and shaved chocolate.