Maida Heatter’s Walnut Meringues (Passover)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 0

Delicious Passover dessert: Maida Heatter's Walnut Meringues

Maida Heatter’s Walnut Meringues (Passover)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

60-75 min

Ready In

1h 15m

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 egg whites
	1 pinch salt
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
	6 ounces semisweet chocolate , melted over a double boiler and slightly cooled
	1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-12

Calories

142

Sugar

16g

Fat

Maida Heatter's Walnut Meringues are a delicious, traditional dessert perfect for Passover. These light and airy meringues are disc shaped and full of coarsely chopped walnuts. To bring these meringues up to date, they are drizzled with melted chocolate for a bittersweet contrast. This simple dessert is perfect for those who are looking for a dessert that is not too sweet or heavy after a Passover meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line an baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	Beat the egg whites and salt in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
3.	Gradually add the sugar, about one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.	Once all the sugar has been added, beat in the vanilla extract and lemon juice or cider vinegar.
5.	Fold in the coarsely chopped walnuts.
6.	Drop spoonfuls or pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
7.	Bake for 60-75 minutes or until the meringues are firm and dry.
8.	Cool on the baking sheet before drizzling with the slightly cooled melted chocolate over each meringue. Set aside until the chocolate has set.

PROS

These Passover meringues are light and crispy with a delicious nuttiness throughout.

They are a great way to end your Passover meal, and the chocolate drizzle makes them irresistible.

CONS

These meringues are high in sugar and calories, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

The chocolate topping also adds to the calorie content and these should be considered a treat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these meringues are not particularly healthy, they are a great Passover dessert option.
The walnuts add a source of healthy fats, protein and antioxidants.