Peppermint Meringues
Peppermint meringues are a delightful treat that combine the lightness of meringue with the refreshing zest of peppermint. This recipe offers a charming twist on the classic meringue, infusing it with a minty aroma and optional colourful swirls.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 25 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 Egg (whites, room temperature)
- 150 g Caster Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 1 pinch Salt (adjust to taste)
- Food Colour (red)
- Candy Canes (crushed, decoration, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
- 3
Gradually add the caster sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites. Beat until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Gently fold in the peppermint extract and a pinch of salt. If you want, add a few drops of red food colouring to create a pink swirl effect.
- 5
Using a piping bag or a spoon, drop dollops of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking tray. Leave some space between each dollop.
- 6
If desired, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the meringues for extra flavour and decoration.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the meringues are crisp on the outside and easily lift off the parchment paper.
- 8
Once done, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional 30 minutes to an hour to dry out completely.
- 9
Remove the peppermint meringues from the oven and let them cool completely before serving.