Description
Light and airy meringues infused with refreshing peppermint and topped with a silky chocolate drizzle, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 4 oz Semisweet or Dark Chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add the sugar while increasing the speed to high, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5–7 minutes.
- Gently fold in the peppermint and vanilla extracts along with the cornstarch.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours until dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and let meringues cool inside.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled meringues and allow to set before serving.
Notes
Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean for best results. Avoid high humidity when making meringues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringues, peppermint, chocolate drizzle, holiday treats, desserts