Description
Deliciously light and airy peppermint meringues perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Egg Whites (Room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Can use caster sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar (Do not substitute)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Can use almond extract)
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (Primary flavoring)
- 1 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies (Can substitute with chocolate shavings or sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites in a clean mixing bowl on medium speed until foamy and bubbly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing on high speed. Mix until stiff, glossy peaks form (5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla and peppermint extracts without deflating the meringue.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 90 minutes or until dry to the touch.
- Turn off the oven and leave meringues inside to cool for 1-2 hours.
- Once cooled, sprinkle tops with crushed peppermint candies to garnish.
Notes
- Ensure the mixing bowl and beaters are clean of any grease for best results.
- For a festive touch, you can use colored sugar instead of crushed peppermint candies.
- Store meringues in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg