Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringues Recipe
Delight in these light and airy Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringues, featuring crisp meringue kisses infused with strawberry extract and finished with a decadent dark chocolate dip and a sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a burst of fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 small meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Meringue:
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Dip & Garnish:
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar: In a clean mixing bowl, use a mixer on medium speed to beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until they become frothy. This helps stabilize the mixture.
- Add sugar gradually and beat: Slowly add the granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time, increasing the mixer speed to high. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, ensuring the meringue will hold its shape.
- Add flavor and color: Gently fold in the salt, strawberry extract, and a small amount of pink gel food coloring if using. This gives the meringue a delicate strawberry flavor and pretty color without deflating it.
- Form meringue rounds: Spoon or pipe small rounds of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for drying and baking.
- Bake and cool meringues: Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours. After baking, turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
- Dip in chocolate: Once cooled, dip the bottom of each meringue into the melted chocolate. Place them back on parchment paper to let the chocolate set firmly.
- Add garnish: Optionally, sprinkle the tops with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for an extra pop of flavor and color.
- Store properly: Keep the finished meringues in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crisp texture.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Use a clean, grease-free bowl to beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to avoid deflating the meringues until the end where you leave it ajar to cool.
- For a milder chocolate taste, use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of dark.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add texture and intensify the strawberry flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- These meringues are best consumed within a week for optimal freshness.
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