Custard Filled Cinnamon Meringues Food

CUSTARD-FILLED CINNAMON MERINGUES

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, cinnamon and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form., Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon meringue into four mounds on paper. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 250° for 35 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; let meringues dry for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter, extract and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Just before serving, spoon filling into meringue shells.

CUSTARD MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minute. Remove from the heat. , Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour filling into crust. , In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until high stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing to crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

CINNAMON PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add the beaten egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix well and add the milk.
• Pour mixture into an unbaked 10 inch pie crust (glass pie plate is best).
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Let cool and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

CINNAMON CUSTARD SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, custard mix and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Heat milk, water, and 1/4 cup butter in saucepan until warm (120° to 130°, butter need not be melted).
• Add milk mixture and eggs to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then for 3 minutes at medium speed.
• By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
• Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic (5 to 8 minutes).
• Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
• For filling, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and set aside.
• Punch dough down and divide into two parts.
• On lightly floured surface, roll each half to a 14 x 7 inch rectangle.
• Spread each with 1 tablespoon softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon filling.
• Roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll with each turn. Pinch ends and edges to seal.
• Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
• Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
• Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes.
• Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with mixture of 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
• Remove from pans and cool on rack.