Schaum Tortes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. egg whites
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vinegar
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond flavor

Preparation

Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar and vinegar until stiff.
Add sugar very gradually, a teaspoon at a time.
Beat until mixture holds a stiff peak.
Add flavorings.
Cover baking sheet with brown paper.
Shape mixture with a spoon into uniform mounds.
Makes 8 small or 6 large meringues.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bake at 225\u00b0 for about 1 hour.
Remove from baking sheet.
Cool.
Serve with fresh fruit topping and ice cream.