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January 28, 2025
Meringue Crowns
January 29, 2025Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
1 hour 30 minutes
Makes
15 servings
Description
This cocoa mint meringues are super crispy on top and soft and fluffy on the inside. This cocoa mint meringues recipe will leave everyone wanting for more. You can serve these meringues on special occasions and enjoy them with your friends.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 140°C (275°F)/ gas 1. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets and line with baking paper. Whisk the egg whites in a bowl until they form stiff peaks.
- Add the sugar to the egg whites a tablespoon at a time, whisking well with the electric or hand whisk after each spoonful. The mixture should be smooth, thick and glossy.
- Sift the cocoa powder over the egg white and sugar mixture. Use a metal tablespoon to fold it over a few times until the mixture is streaked.
- Using a teaspoon, place heaps of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spaces a little apart, until you have 30 meringues. Flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meringues peel away from the baking paper without much resistance. Leave them to cool on the baking sheets.
- Whisk the cream, coloring, and peppermint extract (if using) until thick. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the mixture on half of the meringues and sandwich with the other halves. Dust with cocoa.
Ingredients
- butter for greasing
- 2 large egg whites
- 100g/ 3 1/2 oz caster sugar
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder, plus some extra for dusting
- 150ml/ 1/4 pint double cream
- 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- 50g/ 2oz milk or plain chocolate chips
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!