Violet Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
3/4 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. candied violets (1/4 c.)
purple natural food coloring (optional)
2/3 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Preparation

Line a cookie sheet with nonstick baking paper. Put egg whites in a large grease free bowl. Whisk them until they form stiff peaks. Whisk in one tablespoon at a time the sugar. Fold in candied violets and food coloring. Use 2 tablespoons to shape the mixture into little ovals on the lined cookie sheet.