Minty Peppermint Meringues Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 largeegg whites
- ¾ csugar
- 1 droppeppermint concentrate
or ½ tsp pure peppermint extract
- red gel-paste food coloring
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a pastry bag with a small open-star tip, such as Wilton M1, and set aside.
- 2
Place the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir gently until the sugar has dissolved completely and the mixture is warm to the touch, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the bowl to an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, indicating the meringue is ready.
- 4
Gently fold the peppermint concentrate into the stiff meringue to infuse a fresh minty flavor.
- 5
Using a small clean paintbrush, paint 2 or 3 stripes of red gel-paste food coloring inside the pastry bag to create festive red streaks on the meringue.
- 6
Fill the pastry bag with 1 to 2 cups of the meringue mixture. Pipe small star shapes about ¾ inch high onto the prepared baking sheets. Refill the bag as necessary, repainting the stripes with food coloring each time for consistent decoration.
- 7
Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 40 minutes, until they are crisp but not browned.
- 8
Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional 30 minutes. This helps them dry out completely without cracking.
- 9
Remove the meringues from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets placed on wire racks.
- 10
Once cooled, transfer the meringues to a sealed container to maintain their crisp texture until ready to serve.
Minty Peppermint Meringues Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a light, festive treat that’s surprisingly easy to whip up for your holiday gatherings? These Minty Peppermint Meringues are the perfect elegant addition to any cookie tray, delivering a crisp texture and bright, sweet peppermint flavor that truly impresses.
This recipe works wonders by creating perfectly light and airy meringues that are crisp on the outside, a delightful contrast to their delicate structure. The balanced peppermint flavor ensures each bite is refreshing, making these elegant little treats a standout without being overly complicated.
What you can expect is a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience, where the initial crispness gives way to a sweet, airy interior. Each meringue is infused with a distinct peppermint essence, making them a refreshing counterpoint to richer holiday desserts. These lovely morsels are surprisingly simple to make, perfect for home cooks looking to add a touch of handmade elegance to their celebrations. This recipe yields a generous 30 servings, with each delicate meringue coming in at just 21 calories.
Customization & Serving Tips
Tailor the peppermint intensity to your liking by using either a drop of peppermint concentrate for a stronger kick or half a teaspoon of pure peppermint extract for a more subtle flavor. While the recipe suggests red gel-paste food coloring for that classic holiday look, you can certainly omit it for a pure white meringue, or experiment with other colors to match your theme. These meringues are perfect for a holiday cookie tray, a light dessert after a festive meal, or simply as a charming tea-time treat. Their elegant appearance makes them a beautiful standalone offering.
These Minty Peppermint Meringues are ideal for sharing, bringing a festive touch to any occasion. They pair wonderfully with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, offering a cool, sweet finish to a meal.