Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a mixer, and beat with mixer on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Divide meringue into batches, and tint each with food coloring as desired. Transfer to pastry bags fitted with medium open star tips. Pipe hearts (1/2 to 1 inch each) onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 2 hours. Turn oven off, and let meringues stand in oven for 8 hours (or overnight).
Meringues can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
These were easy to make and very pretty. They make a great valentine's day gift ! Though we did not make the chocolate tart.... we will soon! and we will try making shamrock shapes with this recipe for St. Patricks day!
Take a peek here:
http://happybirdycake.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentine-day-sweets.html