Meringue Shells

Title: Meringue Shells
Subject: egg whites; cream of tartar; salt; vanilla; sugar
Description: Meringue Shells
2 egg whites
1/4 t cream of tartar
Dash salt
1/2 t vanilla
1/2 C. sugar gradually
Combine egg whites, cream of tartar
salt & vanilla, beat until foamy.
Gradually add sugar, a T at a
time, beating constantly until
very stiff & glossy. Spread on

Card 1 Back:
bottom & sides of buttered 9 inch
pie pan. Bake in 275° oven for
one hour. Cool before filling.

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# Meringue Shells

## Ingredients

- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup sugar

## Instructions

1. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla. Beat until foamy.
2. Gradually add the sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time, beating constantly until very stiff and glossy.
3. Spread on the bottom and sides of a buttered 9 inch pie pan.
4. Bake in a 275° oven for one hour.
5. Cool before filling.
Source: RCA0011 - Pie, Pickles, and Other Goodness (eBay)
Date: 1950s
Rights: Personal/Family
Format: Handwritten recipe card
Identifier: RCA0011-20261018-0007
Coverage: Misouri US