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featured mini meringues in pastel colors
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5 from 6 votes

EASTER MINI MERINGUES

Mini meringues are a delightful bite-sized treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their light and airy texture and delicate sweetness, they are a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Prep Time20 minutes
Baking time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: meringues, mini meringues
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Julia

Equipment

  • baking tray,
  • Parchment paper
  • stand mixer or hand electric mixer
  • 4 piping bags

Ingredients

  • 4 (120 g) large egg whites
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon (6 g) cream of tartar
  • 1 drop Gel food colouring in light blue
  • 1 drop Gel food colouring in light green
  • 1 drop Gel food colouring in light yellow
  • 1 drop Gel food colouring in light pink

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °F (93 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form. Divide the meringue mixture into four small bowls. Add a small amount of gel food colouring to each bowl and stir until the colour is evenly distributed. Add more food colouring as needed to achieve the desired pastel shade.
  • Transfer each coloured meringue mixture into a separate piping bag fitted with a small star or round tip. Pipe small dollops of the coloured meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until they are dry to the touch and can be easily removed from the parchment paper without sticking. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, gently remove the meringues from the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.