Meringue Kisses Almond Orange Strawberry Mint Cocoa Variations

Delight your taste buds with these ethereal Meringue Kisses, a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth treat with infinite flavor possibilities. This versatile recipe features a light, airy meringue base made with whipped egg whites, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, then elevated with your choice of five irresistible variations: almond, orange, strawberry, mint, and cocoa. Enhance the experience with natural flavors like orange zest, freeze-dried strawberry powder, or a dash of cocoa, and customize their appearance with vibrant food coloring. Perfect for entertaining or gifting, these dainty, bite-sized confections are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With an easy prep process and a low-slow bake for the ultimate crispy texture, these customizable meringue kisses will quickly become your go-to treat for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 50

Ingredients

• 4 large Egg whites
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional for almond variation)
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional for orange variation)
• 2 tablespoons Strawberry powder or freeze-dried strawberries, ground (optional for strawberry variation)
• 0.25 teaspoons Mint extract (optional for mint variation)
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for cocoa variation)
• 2 drops Food coloring (optional for variations)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a clean, grease-free mixing bowl, add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Whip the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Step 3

Gradually add the granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed. Beat until the mixture is thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks. This may take 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and gently fold it into the meringue. If you are making a single flavor variation, add its specific ingredient at this stage (e.g., almond extract, orange zest, strawberry powder, mint extract, or cocoa powder). For multiple variations, divide the meringue into separate bowls and fold in flavorings individually.

Step 5

If desired, add food coloring to match the flavor (e.g., pink for strawberry, green for mint) and gently fold until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip. Pipe small, 1-inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each kiss.

Step 7

Bake the meringue kisses in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until they are completely dry and detach easily from the parchment paper.

Step 8

Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door slightly ajar for an additional 30 minutes to prevent cracking.

Step 9

Once cooled, store the meringue kisses in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(363.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	921.1

Total Fat 0.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 222.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 211.5g
Protein 15.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 26.5mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 603.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.8%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 92.6%