MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Strawberry-Hazelnut Meringue Shortcakes Categories: Five, Fruits, Cakes, Nuts, Dairy Yield: 8 servings 2 lg Egg whites 1/2 c Sugar 1/4 c Hazelnuts; fine chopped 6 c Fresh strawberries; hulled, - sliced 4 c Frozen yogurt Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Set oven @ 250°F/121°C. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tb at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Using a measuring cup and spatula or an ice cream scoop, drop meringue into 8 even mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3" cups. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Bake 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets. Remove meringues from paper. Place 3 cups strawberries in a large bowl; mash slightly. Stir in remaining strawberries. Just before serving, top meringues with frozen yogurt and strawberries. Recipe by Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM