Festive Meringues
Course: DessertCuisine: BakingDifficulty: Medium
Servings
54
yieldsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
45
minutesTotal time
1
hourThese meringue clouds make a light and delicious dessert. Top with sprinkles for the kids or candy cane pieces during the holidays as a festive treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
6 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp red and green sugar sprinkles or candy canes, crushed
Directions
- Preheat oven to 120°C. Beat egg whites in large glass or metal mixing bowl with electric mixer until frothy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until sugar is dissolved and stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Pipe small mounds of meringue through pastry bag fitted with large star tip or drop from teaspoon onto baking sheets lined with ungreased aluminum foil or baking paper. Top with sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
- Bake in preheated 120°C until creamy white and firm, about 45 minutes. Turn off heat; LEAVE meringues in oven with door slightly open for an hour. Remove from baking sheets. Store cooled meringues in airtight container.
Notes
- TIP: Egg whites beat to greater volume if they aren’t cold. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes after separating.
- CREDIT: Recipe and image courtesy of Egg Farmers of Canada.