Recipes

Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Meringues

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Meringues
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: Serves 33

Egg whites are beaten until stiff and flavoured with a refreshing burst of mint. Bake them at a low temperature for a long time to preserve their vibrant colour and develop a perfect crunch.

Serves 33

Prep Time 20 min

Cook Time 120 min

Print Recipe

3 egg whites
Pinch cream of tartar
Pinch salt
¾ cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.5 mL) mint extract
Red food colouring, paste or gel
1 cup (250 mL) chopped bittersweet chocolate, melted

Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Beat egg whites on high speed with cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Beat in sugar by tablespoon until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in mint extract.
Step 2
Fit pastry bag with 1/4–inch (1 cm) plain tip. Using a brush, paint inside of pastry bag with red food colouring stripes. Fill pastry bag with meringue mixture.

Pipe 2 inch (5 cm) meringues onto prepared sheets. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and let stand in oven for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool.
Step 3
Dip bottom of meringues in melted chocolate. Shake to remove excess chocolate. Place back on baking sheets. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.