Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Peppermint Meringues! These light and airy treats are a must-have for any holiday gathering, adding a touch of elegance to your dessert table. With their crisp exterior and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they burst with refreshing peppermint flavor and are beautifully topped with crushed candy canes. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these meringues are easy to make and perfect for sharing. Elevate your holiday celebrations with this charming recipe that will impress both family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while increasing speed to high. Beat until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let them cool inside for 1-2 hours.
- Once cooled, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg