Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringues, a perfect treat for any occasion. These charming meringues combine a crispy exterior with a soft, airy interior, creating a light and satisfying dessert. Enhanced with strawberry extract and elegantly dipped in rich chocolate, they not only tantalize the taste buds but also make for an eye-catching addition to your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a sweet moment at home, these meringues are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed for garnish
- Optional: Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, then increase speed to high until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in salt and strawberry extract.
- Spoon or pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours, then turn off the oven and let meringues cool inside.
- Dip cooled meringue bottoms into melted chocolate and set on parchment paper to harden.
- Optional: Sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top after dipping in chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different extracts like vanilla or almond for unique flavors.