Description
Crispy peppermint meringues topped with chocolate and crushed candy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg white, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional for thinning chocolate)
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 93°C (200°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a clean and dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become frothy.
- Gradually increase the mixer speed to high and slowly add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the peppermint extract using a spatula until well incorporated. Ensure not to deflate the meringue.
- Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small mounds, approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them for slight expansion.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the meringues are dry and lift off the parchment paper easily. Turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool inside for at least 1 hour.
- While the meringues are cooling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each session until smooth. If desired, stir in vegetable oil to thin the chocolate for easier drizzling.
- Once the meringues are completely cool, drizzle the melted chocolate over them using a fork or a piping bag, and sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies on top. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peppermint Meringues Chocolate Drizzle