Angel Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs whites
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
4 egg yolks
1/2 c. sugar
juice and rind of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 pt. heavy cream
cherries for topping

Preparation

Beat egg whites until creamy.
Add 2/3 cup sugar gradually. Beat until peaks form, fold in walnuts (optional) and vanilla. Drop by the tablespoon on foil covered cookie sheet, forming a well for filling.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes, then turn off oven and do not open for at least 8 hours.
Makes 6 to 8 meringues.