White Christmas Peppermint Meringues Recipe
These White Christmas Peppermint Meringues are light, airy, and festive treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Flavored with refreshing peppermint extract and decorated with a charming red-striped swirl, these meringues offer a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s both simple and elegant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Meringues:
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Beat the Egg Whites: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form, which will help stabilize the meringue.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating on high speed. Continue beating for about 5-7 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form, indicating the meringue is properly aerated and holds its shape.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Gently fold in the peppermint extract with a spatula until just combined to keep the meringue fluffy and infused with minty flavor.
- Prepare the Piping Bag: Fit a piping bag with a star tip and add a few drops of red gel food coloring along the inside of the bag to create a festive striped effect on the meringues.
- Pipe the Meringues: Spoon the meringue mixture into the prepared piping bag and pipe 1-inch swirls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow for drying.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the meringues are dry to the touch and easily lift off the parchment paper.
- Cool in Oven: Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for 30-40 minutes to prevent cracking and ensure they dry out completely.
- Store: Remove the cooled meringues from the oven and store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp and fresh until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any grease for best meringue results.
- Use room temperature egg whites as they whip better and achieve greater volume.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to avoid cracking or collapse of the meringues.
- These meringues can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- If red gel food coloring is unavailable, you can omit or substitute with any other gel food coloring for different colors.
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