HOLIDAY SPUMONI MERINGUES

3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Dash of salt
1 C. granulated sugar
1 pt. spumoni or your favorite holiday ice cream
(eggnog ice cream is great for this also)
Graham cracker crumbs

Have egg whites at room temperature. Add vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt. Beat until frothy. Gradually add sugar, a little at a time, beating until very stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.

Cover cookie sheet with wax paper. Using large pastry bag with star tube, form 5 meringue bowls using 1/2 cup mixture for each. Bake at 275°F for one hour.

Let dry in oven for one additional hour.

Fill cooled meringues with ice cream and sprinkle with cracker crumbs (optional)