Description
These Peppermint Meringues with Chocolate Drizzle are light and airy, with a refreshing hint of peppermint and a decadent chocolate topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meringues:
- 4 egg whites (from 4 large eggs), room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup caster sugar (super fine sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Optional Toppings:
- 6 oz melted white chocolate
- 6 oz melted semisweet chocolate
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in peppermint extract.
- Pipe Meringues: Pipe or spoon meringue onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 1.5-2 hours until dry.
- Decorate: Drizzle melted chocolates over cooled meringues and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are free of any yolks or fats for best meringue results.
- Experiment with different extracts for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg