Nans meringue kisses are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are light, airy, and have a delicate flavor that makes them perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious little morsels that are sure to impress your friends and family. Nans meringue kisses are also incredibly versatile, as they can be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even edible flowers. This makes them a great option for any type of celebration or gathering. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or a festive dessert, nans meringue kisses are the perfect choice.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MERINGUE KISSES II
Decorate with finely crushed nut brittle or other crushed candy. I have used crushed mints with success. You can use whatever flavoring extract you choose: almond, vanilla, lemon, etc.
Provided by Mary Frances Wasson
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (130 degrees C). Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites until very stiff and dry. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar slowly and continue beating until mixture holds its shape.
- Add flavoring extract. Fold in another 1/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup finely crushed nut brittle or other crushed candy.
- Drop or form into desired shapes on parchment covered cookie sheet. You can sprinkle lightly with either more crushed candy or powdered confectioner sugar, if desired. Place in oven for 30-35 minutes until set and delicately brown.
- To remove baked kisses from paper if you have a problem, lay out a hot, wet towel and place paper with kisses on towel. Let stand about 1 minute and steam will loosen kisses. Slip them off the paper with a spatula.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 41.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
NAN'S MILE HIGH MERINGUE
If basic meringue is nothing more than a mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar, why does it seem so daunting? Well, have no fear - Nan's Mile High Meringue recipe is here. Follow her simple steps and you'll be a master meringue maker in minutes!
Provided by Chef Alli
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer set to high speed, beat the egg whites, sugar, and water for 3-5 minutes until the meringue forms stiff peaks when you lift the beaters.
- Using a spatula, gently spread the prepared meringue over the pie filling in the crust, making sure the meringue is spread past the edges of the pie crust, touching the pie plate all the way around. **This helps to keep the meringue from shrinking back away from the edges of the crust as it bakes. Use a skinny spatula or spreader to tease peaks and swirls on the top of the meringue in a pretty way. (You know, make it look fluffy and "cloud-like" ????
- Place the pie onto the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the meringue is fully baked throughout and the top is nicely golden brown.
- Let the pie cool, then place it into the fridge to chill. Once the pie is fully chilled, it will be much easier to slice and serve. **To make it easier to slice the pie, dip it into ice cold water when slice into the pie, wiping the knife afterwards each time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NAN'S MERINGUE KISSES - EASY TO BE CREATIVE
This is a basic meringue kiss recipe which is easy to do and open for experiments. I started with a simple vanilla flavor kiss and have made lots of different flavors. These have always been a hit for the holidays. NOTE: Depending on your oven, you may have to use a lower temperature than suggested so the kisses don't brown too much on the bottom.
Provided by CabinKat
Categories Candy
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 kisses
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250º degrees.
- Beat egg white & salt with mixer until frothy or fluffy. Add sugar very slowly while still using mixer.
- Beat until a stiff peak forms and sugar is dissolved.
- Fold in by hand vanilla.
- Spoon (teaspoonful) onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake 40-45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before removing to cooling rack.
- Store in airtight container.
- You can add (1/4 cup per batch or desired amount) chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, mint chips, etc. Fold these in last.
- You can also substitute the vanilla with any flavor extract. I have used cherry extract with chocolate chips. These were excellent.
- You can also add a couple drops of food coloring to the desired flavor of the kiss. If you use a drop of yellow with a drop of red to get an orange color you can use chocolate chips to have a Halloween kiss.
- I don't suggest using wet ingredients such as maraschino cherries, pineapple, etc.
MERINGUE KISSES
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield About 30 meringues
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Put whites into bowl of electric mixer and start beating on high speed while gradually adding sugar. Continue beating until stiff.
- Outfit pastry bag with No. 9 round pastry tube. Fill bag with mixture.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper (available in specialty kitchen-equipment shops). If parchment paper is not used, grease baking sheet lightly with butter. Squeeze out meringue into small mounds, slightly pointed on top (''kisses''). There will be about 30.
- Place in oven and bake for 2 hours. When done, meringues should be dried throughout and should not brown. Leftover meringues will keep for weeks if stored in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
MERINGUE KISSES FROM ENTERTAINING
Stiffened, sweetened egg whites can be used for many purposes -- for simple cookies such as these kisses, for vacherin and dacquoise, and as the base of a wedding cake frosting. This recipe is from "Entertaining," by Martha Stewart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes approximately 50 kisses
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- Beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla and continue beating. Add the sugar 1 teaspoon at a time, beating about 30 seconds between additions. When all the sugar has been added, beat an additional 6 minutes. Egg whites should be very stiff, glossy, and extremely smooth, but not dry.
- Spoon the mixture into a large pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip and pipe out "kisses," leaving 1-inch spaces. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meringues are dry to the touch and can be lifted from the foil. Cool completely before storing in a cool dry place.
MERINGUE KISSES
Categories Egg Dessert Bake Valentine's Day Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Wedding Winter Shower Engagement Party Potluck Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 24 meringue kisses
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F. and butter and flour a large baking sheet, knocking off excess flour.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites until they hold soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, beating, and beat until meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks. Drop heaping teaspoons (not measuring spoons) of meringue about 1 inch apart onto baking sheet and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes. Turn oven off and leave meringues in oven 1 hour more. With a metal spatula transfer meringues to a rack to cool completely. Meringue kisses may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.
MERINGUE KISSES
These colourful mini meringues are a great little sweet party nibble. You can also pop them on top of a summer bake or dessert to stunning effect
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 1h20m
Yield makes 30
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line two large baking sheets with baking parchment. In a small bowl, mix both sugars together. In another small bowl, mix the jam with enough food colouring to create a vibrant red colour.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, using electric beaters or a tabletop mixer. Add about a third of the sugar, whipping for 1 min or so, until stiff and glossy. Gradually add the remaining sugar until you have a glossy meringue that holds stiff peaks.
- Heat oven to 120C/100C fan/ gas 1/2. Turn your pastry bag inside out and, using a spoon, paint three lines of coloured jam from the top to almost the end of the bag. Fill with the meringue mix and twist the end to close.
- Holding the bag vertically over the tray, apply enough pressure to create a base, then quickly draw the bag upwards to create little points. The jam will give the meringues a stripy pattern as they pass through the bag.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hr or until the meringues sound hollow when you lift one and tap the base - they should have a crunchy shell and not be too chewy. Leave to cool in the oven with the door closed, then store in a plastic food bag or airtight container until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar
Tips:
- Use room temperature egg whites: This will help them whip up more easily and create a more stable meringue.
- Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of grease: Any residue can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
- Add the sugar gradually: This will help prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- Beat the meringue until it is stiff and glossy: It should hold peaks when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
- Be careful not to overbeat the meringue: Overbeaten meringue can become dry and crumbly.
- Use a piping bag to create different shapes: This is a fun way to add a personal touch to your meringue kisses.
- Bake the meringue kisses at a low temperature: This will help them set slowly and prevent them from cracking.
- Let the meringue kisses cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet: This will help them keep their shape.
Conclusion:
Meringue kisses are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, holidays, or simply as a sweet snack. With a little creativity, you can use different colors, flavors, and shapes to create meringue kisses that are as unique as you are. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give meringue kisses a try!
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