Description
Delightful peppermint-flavored meringues that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, add your egg whites and start beating them at low speed until frothy.
- Gradually increase to medium speed, add cream of tartar, and continue whipping.
- Add granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in peppermint extract.
- Pipe or spoon meringue onto the baking sheet in small rounds.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before baking.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until dry and easily peel away from parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let meringues cool inside.
- Transfer to a jar or serve immediately.
Notes
Use room-temperature egg whites for better volume. Ensure mixing bowl and beaters are grease-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint, holiday, meringues, dessert, sweets