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Peppermint Meringues

These Peppermint Meringues are a cute and festive light treat, featuring egg whites and sugar whipped to stiff peaks, piped and baked at a low temperature until crisp and airy.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 56 mini meringues
Calories: 6 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites room temperature
  • 85 g granulated sugar or castor sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Gel food coloring optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 200°F/93°C.
  2. Line two large baking sheets (18" by 13") with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. In a clean stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites (at medium speed) with cream of tartar until frothy.
  4. Increase the speed and gradually add half of the sugar.
  5. Once the meringue reaches soft peaks, add remaining sugar over next few minutes, and continue beating until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy, shiny and tripled in volume, at least 10 minutes.
  6. Fold in the peppermint extract, taking care not to deflate the meringue.
  7. Prepare a piping bag fitted with a piping tip. (You can use a round tip or star tip).
  8. If coloring the meringue, smear small streaks of food coloring gel to the inside of the piping bag.
  9. Transfer the meringue into the piping bag and pipe desired shapes onto the baking sheets.
  10. Bake at 200°F/93°C for 2 hours, or until firm, dry and can be lifted off the baking sheet without sticking. Turn off the oven and let the meringues dry overnight.
  11. Store the peppermint meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 6kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Fat 0.005g (0%) Sodium 0.02mg (0%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Calcium 0.02mg (0%) Iron 0.001mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 56mini meringues

Amount Per Serving

Calories 6

% Daily Value*

Calories 6kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Fat 0.005g 0%
Sodium 0.02mg 0%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Calcium 0.02mg 0%
Iron 0.001mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.