Description
A light and airy dessert featuring meringues infused with peppermint and topped with a rich chocolate drizzle, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Egg Whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 3.5 oz Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the egg whites in a spotless mixing bowl.
- Whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then add granulated sugar gradually.
- Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon the mixture onto the baking sheet, forming little nests.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry but not browned.
- Cool completely with the oven door ajar.
- Melt the chocolate and drizzle over the cooled meringues.
Notes
Avoid opening the oven during baking and use room temperature egg whites for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue, peppermint, dessert, chocolate drizzle, holiday treats