Hippennasse

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine the egg whites and cream, then mix well with a whip.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, sieve together the confectioner's sugar and flour.
3. 3
   Slowly add the sugar-flour mixture to the egg whites and cream until a smooth paste is formed.
4. 4
   Place a teaspoon at a time on a well-greased sheet pan.
5. 5
   With the back of a spoon, spread the mixture to approximately 5 inches in diameter.
6. 6
   Prepare the basket molds by greasing the bottoms of teacups.
7. 7
   Bake cookies 2 to 3 minutes in a 375F (190C) oven.
8. 8
   While still soft, mold into desired basket shapes, then continue baking until light brown and completely dry.
9. 9
   Cool and store in an air-tight container until used.
10. 10
    To serve, fill cookie baskets with fresh fruit such as raspberries.
11. 11
    Garnish with strawberry or apricot puree and fresh mint leaves.