Meringue

šŸ›’Ingredients (Grocery List)

  • 3 large Egg Whites, at room temperature

  • Pinch of Salt

  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar

  • 3/4 cup superfine Sugar

  • 1 tsp Peppermint extract or 2 tsp grated Lime Zest(optional)

  • Assorted Food Coloring(optional)

  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup miniā€“Chocolate Chips (optional)

šŸ“Serves: 20 Meringues

ā°Prep Time: 2-hours 25 min

ā±ļøCook Time: 1 hour


šŸ„£Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the Egg Whites and Salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or use a hand mixer. Beat on medium speed until frothy. Add the Cream of Tartar and increase the speed to medium high. Beat in the Sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, then add the extract or zest. Continue beating until the Meringue is thick, glossy and holds stiff peaks, about 6 minutes.

3. For colored Meringues, swirl a few drops of Food Coloring into the Meringue or use a small paintbrush to paint 3 long stripes of food coloring up the inside of a pastry bag. For Chocolate chip versions, gently fold the mini-Chocolate chips into the mixture.

4. Drop or pipe the Meringue as desired, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the Meringues stand in the oven until dry, about 2 hours. Top with or dip in melted Chocolate and sprinkle with nonpareils.

šŸ’”Tips

  • Baked Meringues can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.