Description
Easter Meringues are a delightful treat that will elevate your holiday celebrations. With their light, airy texture and vibrant pastel colors, these meringues melt in your mouth, offering a sweet burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for any gathering, they serve as an elegant centerpiece on your dessert table. Whip up a batch of these enchanting treats to impress your guests this Easter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Gel food coloring (optional, to desired color)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks and glossy texture are achieved.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and cornstarch until well combined. Divide mixture if using multiple colors and add food coloring as preferred.
- Pipe dollops or shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake for approximately 1.5 hours or until meringues are dry to the touch and easily lift off parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven and allow meringues to cool inside until completely dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg