Best 2 Candy Cane Meringues Recipes
If you're looking for a sweet and festive treat to enjoy this holiday season, candy cane meringues are the perfect choice. These delightful cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients, and they're incredibly easy to make. Plus, they're absolutely delicious, with a light and airy texture and a sweet, minty flavor. Whether you're serving them at a holiday party or enjoying them as a special treat, candy cane meringues are sure to be a hit.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CANDY-CANE MERINGUES
Steps:
- Beat 3 egg whites until frothy. Beat in 3/4 cup superfine sugar and a pinch each of cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and swirl in 2 drops red food coloring. Drop by tablespoonfuls and bake about 1 hour at 300 degrees. Turn off the oven and keep meringues inside for 2 hours to dry.
CANDY CANE KISS MERINGUES
I found this on a site/blog the other day...Couldn't hardly wait to try it. Do you like Herseys Candy Cane Kisses? Do you like Meringue Kisses? Well, put the two together and BAM! A wonderful little bite of goodness! It is so yummy! The basic meringue was inspired by Martha Stewart. The Candy Cane Surprise Meringue was...
Provided by Wendy Rusch
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 175...yes 175, not a typo! :o) Line 1 large cookie sheet or 2 smaller ones with parchment paper. Place unwrapped kisses onto the cookie sheets. I got 7 rows of 5 on one cookie sheet.
- 2. Combine your room temperature eggs whites with the sugar and allow to stand 15 minutes. This will help dissolve the sugar. Add cream of tartar to the sugar mixture and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Then mix in peppermint extract.
- 3. Take a large pastry bag/icing bag and snip the tip off to leave a 1/2" opening. Take your red food color and carefully squirt a stripe down the inside of bag, (less is more) press sides together so you have 2 stripes. Fill your bag with meringue and swirl around each kiss. Starting on the bottom and swirling around to the top finishing at the top, gently pull up on pastry bag to create a nice tip.
- 4. Bake at 175 for 1 hour and 40 minutes. Then turn oven off, open oven door, leave meringues in the oven, allowing them to cool slowly. When cool, immediately remove from cookies sheets and put into an air tight container to keep them crispy.
- 5. Gel color works best for this. You can also use a small paint brush to paint a stripe on the inside of the bag.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh egg whites. Older egg whites may not whip up as well and can result in a meringue that is not as stiff.
- Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any grease. Any grease can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
- Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing the speed as the egg whites begin to foam. This will help to prevent the egg whites from over-whipping and becoming grainy.
- Once the egg whites are stiff and glossy, add the sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time. Beating the egg whites continuously while adding the sugar will help to prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- To test if the meringue is stiff enough, lift the beaters out of the bowl. The meringue should form stiff peaks that hold their shape.
- If you are using a piping bag to shape the meringues, make sure to use a large tip. This will help to prevent the meringues from becoming too small.
- Bake the meringues at a low temperature for a long time. This will help to prevent the meringues from browning and will also help to create a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Once the meringues are baked, let them cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent the meringues from becoming sticky.
Conclusion:
Candy cane meringues are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas or any other holiday party. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little planning, you can create a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
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