Swiss Meringues with White Chocolate Mousse
Swiss Meringues with White Chocolate Mousse. Paula Deen
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 3.3 ounce box white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Garnish: fresh raspberries, fresh mint
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In top of a double boiler, whisk together egg whites and granulated sugar. Cook over simmering water, whisking frequently, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and egg whites are warm to the touch.Pour egg white mixture into the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat at high speed for 8 to 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form; stir in food coloring. Spoon or pipe egg white mixture into 3-inch rounds, making sides slightly higher to resemble a bowl.Bake for 20 minutes. Turn oven off (do not open oven door), and leave meringues in oven overnight.In a large bowl, beat pudding mix and remaining 4 ingredients with a mixer at medium speed until thick and smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Spoon pudding mixture into center of meringues. Garnish with raspberries and mint, if desired. Serve immediately.