Description
Light and airy peppermint swirl meringues perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Baking Salt
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt. Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks.
- Fold in peppermint extract.
- Stripe the inside of a piping bag with red gel food coloring. Add meringue and pipe onto prepared sheets.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let dry for another hour.
- Optionally, dip in melted chocolate once cooled.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Store meringues in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant stripes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg