Submitted by Renata S.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whip egg whites in electric mixer with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks.
Slowly add sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form. Mix in orange extract.
Form 14 small rounds of the egg white mixture on the baking sheet, about a tablespoon each. Top each round with a date and more egg white mixture to completely enclose the date on all sides.
Bake at 275 degrees F for 50 minutes. Turn oven off and leave meringues in oven for another hour.
Makes 14 Dates in a Cloud
Store in an airtight container