Description
Delicious and airy meringues perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- Red gel food coloring (optional)
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla and optional peppermint extract.
- For a festive look, paint red gel food coloring inside a piping bag before filling it with the meringue.
- Pipe small swirls onto the parchment paper and top with sprinkles.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let meringues sit inside for another hour.
- Remove once crisp and allow to cool fully before storing.
Notes
- Ensure that the bowl and beaters are clean to achieve maximum volume in the egg whites.
- Use superfine sugar for better incorporation and a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg