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Peppermint Meringues Recipe

Peppermint Meringues Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Delicate peppermint meringues dance with festive holiday cheer, whisking sweet memories into light, airy clouds of minty delight. Cool winter gatherings become magical when you share these crisp, melt-in-mouth treats that sparkle with peppermint’s cool essence.


Ingredients

Scale

Primary Ingredients:

  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar

Stabilizing Ingredient:

  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) cream of tartar

Flavoring and Optional Decorative Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) peppermint extract
  • Red gel food coloring (optional, for swirls)

Instructions

  1. Sanitize and prepare a pristine mixing vessel, ensuring it’s completely free from moisture and residual oils.
  2. Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer, gradually increasing momentum until soft, billowy peaks emerge with gentle cloud-like texture.
  3. Incorporate sugar incrementally, maintaining vigorous mixing technique, allowing each tablespoon to dissolve completely before adding the next portion.
  4. Elevate mixer speed to maximum intensity, transforming the mixture into a luminous, stiff meringue with robust, defined peaks that stand upright when beater is lifted.
  5. Delicately fold peppermint extract into the voluminous mixture, using gentle sweeping motions to distribute essence without deflating the delicate foam.
  6. Carefully transfer the peppermint-infused meringue into a piping bag fitted with a decorative star tip, creating elegant swirled shapes on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  7. Position trays in a preheated oven calibrated to 225F (110C), allowing meringues to gently dehydrate and solidify with minimal color transformation.
  8. Bake for approximately 90 minutes, ensuring meringues develop a crisp exterior while maintaining a light, airy interior structure.
  9. Once complete, turn off oven and allow meringues to cool gradually inside, preventing sudden temperature shifts that might compromise their delicate composition.

Notes

  • Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are completely grease-free to help egg whites whip up perfectly and create stable meringue structure.
  • Use room temperature egg whites for faster and more stable volume when beating, allowing better air incorporation.
  • Add food-grade peppermint extract sparingly to prevent overwhelming the delicate meringue flavor, starting with a small amount and adjusting to taste.
  • Create festive holiday look by using red or green food coloring in gentle swirls for a peppermint candy cane aesthetic, maintaining the light and airy texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg