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TUTTI−FRUTTI MERINGUE ROUND  
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cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar  
teaspoons cornstarch  
teaspoon grated orange peel  
eggs, separated  
cups low−fat vanilla yogurt  
/2 teaspoon cream of tartar  
cups assorted fresh fruit (whole blueberries, cherries,  
raspberries and/or grapes: sliced peaches, strawberries, apples,  
carambolas (star fruit) and/or peeled kiwi fruit; and/or melon  
balls)  
In medium saucepan, stir together 3 tablespoons of the sugar,  
cornstarch and orange peel. Stir in egg yolks and yogurt until well  
blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils  
and thickens. Cover and chill thoroughly.  
In large mixing bowl at high speed, beat egg whites with cream of tartar  
until foamy. Add remaining 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time,  
beating constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are glossy and  
stand in stiff peaks. (Rub just a bit of meringue between thumb and  
forefinger to feel if sugar has dissolved.) With spoon or pastry bag,  
spread mixture over bottom of lightly greased or lined (foil or waxed,  
brown or parchment paper) 12−inch pizza pan, forming a rim around  
sides. Bake in preheated 225°F oven until firm and cake tester or  
wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  
Turn off oven. Let stand in oven with door closed until cool, dry and  
crisp, at least 1 additional hour.  
To serve, spread chilled custard evenly over baked meringue shell.  
Arrange fruits in a decorative pattern over custard. Cut into wedges and  
serve immediately.  
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