Light and Airy Pink Meringue Kisses
Delicate, pastel pink meringue kisses that are light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet. Perfect for celebrations, gifting, or a charming homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 25-30 meringue kisses (5 kisses per serving, 5-6 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (caster sugar preferred)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional but recommended)
- A few drops pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Separate 4 large egg whites into a clean, dry mixing bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy and soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
- Add 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and continue beating.
- Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed for 5-7 minutes until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Rub a bit of meringue between fingers to check for grittiness; continue beating if needed.
- Sift 1 teaspoon cornstarch over the meringue and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gently fold to combine.
- Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring and gently fold until evenly colored.
- Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe 1 inch (2.5 cm) kisses onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 90-120 minutes at 200°F (95°C) to dry out the meringues without browning.
- Turn off oven and let meringues cool inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
Notes
Use room temperature egg whites for better volume. Add sugar slowly to avoid grainy texture. Bake low and slow to dry without browning. Cool meringues inside oven with door ajar to prevent cracking. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Avoid refrigeration to keep crispness. For vegan option, substitute egg whites with aquafaba but expect longer baking time and slightly different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meringue kis
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 1
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