In the realm of delectable confections, mini meringues stand as miniature masterpieces of culinary art. These bite-sized treats, characterized by their crisp exteriors and soft, marshmallow-like centers, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook eager to embark on a delightful culinary adventure, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of creating exquisite mini meringues that will elevate any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ULTIMATE MERINGUE
Perfect your whisking skills for these light baked meringues - a blank canvas for tasty flavour combinations.
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Treat
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 110C/ 100C fan/gas ¼.
- Line 2 baking sheets with non-stick liner or parchment paper (meringue can stick on greaseproof paper and foil).
- Tip 4 large egg whites into a large clean mixing bowl (not plastic). Beat them on medium speed with an electric hand whisk until the mixture resembles a fluffy cloud and stands up in stiff peaks when the blades are lifted.
- Now turn the speed up and start to add 115g caster sugar, a dessertspoonful at a time. Continue beating for 3-4 seconds between each addition. It's important to add the sugar slowly at this stage as it helps prevent the meringue from weeping later. However, don't over-beat. When ready, the mixture should be thick and glossy.
- Sift one third of the 115g icing sugar over the mixture, then gently fold it in with a big metal spoon or rubber spatula. Continue to sift and fold in the remaining icing sugar a third at a time. Again, don't over-mix. The mixture should now look smooth and billowy.
- Scoop up a heaped dessertspoonful of the mixture. Using another dessertspoon, ease it on to the baking sheet to make an oval shape. Or just drop them in rough rounds, if you prefer.
- Bake for 1 ½-1 ¾ hours in a fan oven, 1 ¼ hours in a conventional or gas oven, until the meringues sound crisp when tapped underneath and are a pale coffee colour.
- Leave to cool on the trays or a cooling rack. (The meringues will now keep in an airtight tin for up to 2 weeks, or frozen for a month.) Serve two meringues sandwiched together with a generous dollop of softly whipped double cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 9.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Protein 2.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium
MINI LEMON MERINGUE PIES
Simple, fun, mini lemon meringue pie recipe from scratch that tastes fresh and is great when you want to serve several different mini desserts together.
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat the 3 yolks in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Whisk 3/4 cup of sugar with cornstarch and flour in a saucepan until thoroughly mixed; beat in the water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to a simmer. Add the egg yolks and butter, and mix with the whisk until the filling is smooth and thickened; remove from heat. Spoon the hot lemon filling into the mini graham cracker crusts.
- Beat the egg whites in a metal or glass bowl with 1/4 cup of sugar and the almond extract with an electric mixer until the meringue is fluffy and holds stiff peaks, 1 to 2 minutes. Top each lemon pie with about 1 inch of the meringue and spread into decorative swirls and peaks with a spatula. Cover all the lemon filling with meringue.
- Bake in preheated oven until the meringue is lightly golden brown with darker brown peaks and swirls, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 98.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 40 g
MINI MERINGUES
These crunchy dainties are great with coffee or with cream for dessert. And they're low fat! Substitute 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa for the vanilla if you like. Coffee kisses are great sandwiched together with melted white or dark chocolate. Spooned vanilla ones are good with cream and chocolate ones are good as finger biscuits with coffee.
Provided by K.SUTTON
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually beat in sugar until a little of the mixture between your thumb and forefinger feels smooth, not gritty. Stir in vanilla. Pipe or spoon small portions onto baking tray and bake 35 minutes, or until dry but not brown. Turn off oven and leave meringues to cool inside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
MINI MERINGUE PUMPKINS
Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch's worth of treats. It's easy to use this basic meringue recipe spiced with pumpkin flavor to scare up fun cookies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Add pie spice and vanilla. , Place egg white mixture in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-1/2-in.-diameter pumpkins onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine the orange sugar and glitter. Seal bag; crush mixture to break glitter into small pieces. Sprinkle over pumpkins. , Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. , Carefully remove meringues from parchment paper. Cut leaf and vine shapes from fruit roll; attach to pumpkins with a dab of frosting. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use a clean mixing bowl and whisk to ensure the egg whites reach their full potential.
- Beat the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high as they begin to foam.
- Add the sugar a little at a time, allowing each addition to dissolve before adding more.
- Continue beating until the meringue is thick and glossy and holds stiff peaks.
- If using a piping bag, fill it with the meringue mixture and pipe desired shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meringues in a low oven (200-225°F) for 1-2 hours, or until they are dry and crisp.
- Allow the meringues to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Meringues are versatile delicacies that can be enjoyed on their own or used to create a variety of desserts. With careful attention to detail and a bit of practice, you can master the art of making perfect meringues that will impress your friends and family.
Whether you prefer classic meringues, flavored variations, or intricate designs, there is a meringue recipe out there to suit every taste and occasion. So get creative and explore the endless possibilities of these delightful treats.
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