Berries & Cream In Meringue Cups

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tarter until they are foamy.
4. 4
   Begin to add the granulated sugar, a spoonful at a time.
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   Add the cinnamon.
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   Continue to beat until the meringue is very glossy and forms stiff peaks.
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   Make individual meringue, spread about 1/2-cup of the meringue into a 3-inch circle on the parchment paper.
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   Adding a little more of the egg white mixture, shape a rim around the edges.
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   Continue to make more of the meringue shells, spacing evenly across the baking sheet.
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    Bake for about 1-1/2 hours or until firm to the touch.
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    Turn off the oven, but leave the meringue shells in the warm oven for another hour.
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    Cool completely.
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    Berries: Mix the berries with vinegar/ sugar and let sit for at least 2 hours.
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    Prepare the cream by whipping with the sugar until firm peaks form.
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    Fold in pure vanilla, and refrigerate.
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    To assemble, place an individual meringue on each plate, top with some of the berry mixture, and add a dollop of whipped cream.
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    Sprinkle w/ cinnamon.