Cookies and Cream

Flourless Almond Meringue Cookies

(NC) Whether you’re planning to impress your guests or meal prepping for the week, this five-ingredient recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Not only can you whip up these flourless almond meringue cookies quickly, but they’re also a good option for those looking to satisfy their cravings without compromising on dietary goals.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Servings per recipe: 24 cookies

Serving size: 2 cookies

Ingredients

2 egg whites at room temperature

1 tsp (5 ml) cream of tartar

½ tsp (2 ml) almond extract

½ tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract

½ cup (125 ml) white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F or 150°C.

2. While the oven is preheating, add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a bowl and beat the mixture until it doubles in size.

3. Then add the white sugar, almond and vanilla extracts, and whip the mixture until it becomes stiff. Look for the “firm peaks” that start forming on the surface, indicating a wellwhipped meringue.

4. Using two teaspoons, scoop the meringue into one teaspoon and slide it onto a parchment lined cookie sheet with the second teaspoon. Keep a small distance between the meringue cookies so they don’t stick together when baking.

5. Bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until they become crisp.

Once the flourless almond meringue cookies are out of the oven and at room temperature, store them in airtight containers to retain their freshness until you serve them.

Strawberry Mousse

(Culinary.net) Recipes that can be made with clean, fresh ingredients in a matter of minutes make some of the best-tasting dishes, snacks and treats. Sometimes keeping it simple is the best route to take as opposed to confusing prep that takes too much time.

This Strawberry Mousse, which is made with families in mind, is a perfect recipe to make with your little ones or for a date night dessert. It’s great to take for an outing at the park, a neighbourhood party or just to snack on throughout the week.

Servings: 6-8

INGREDIENTS

1 cup strawberries, halved

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup powdered sugar

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened assorted fruit, for serving

Directions

1. In blender, puree strawberries until smooth. Set aside.

2. In mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until fluffy.

3. In separate mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add strawberry puree to cream cheese and mix until combined. Add whipped cream and stir until combined.

4. Serve in bowl with fruit.