Patriotic Meringue Kisses
Light and airy meringue kisses in red, white, and blue, perfect for summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed, adding salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add sugar gradually while mixing on high until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy.
- Divide the meringue in half, adding red food coloring to one half and blue to the other.
- Pipe kisses onto the baking sheet using a piping bag for a rustic look.
- Bake for about 90 minutes or until dry to the touch.
- Cool in the oven for an hour after baking.
Notes
Ensure all utensils are clean and free from fat for the best meringue results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kiss
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue kisses, patriotic dessert, summer treats, Fourth of July
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