Description
Delightfully light chocolate meringues that melt in your mouth, perfect for gatherings or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
- Whip the egg whites until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar while continuing to whisk.
- Gradually add sugar while whipping until glossy with stiff peaks.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Pipe or spoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 60-90 minutes until dry to the touch.
- Cool completely in the oven with the door ajar and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Let egg whites sit at room temperature for better whipping. Ensure no grease on utensils. Experiment with flavors like almond or peppermint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg