Pink Meringue Clouds
Delight your taste buds with these delicate and dreamy Pink Meringue Clouds—a show-stopping treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Crafted with just a few simple ingredients like fluffy egg whites, a hint of vanilla, and a blush of pink gel food coloring, these melt-in-your-mouth meringues are perfect for parties, special occasions, or whenever you want to impress your guests. Whipped to stiff peaks for an airy texture and baked low and slow for an irresistibly crisp finish, these meringues are as light as a cloud and subtly sweet. With their whimsical pink hue and customizable star or round shapes, they're both a feast for the eyes and the palate. Serve them as elegant standalone treats or pair them with fresh berries for a touch of added decadence. Ideal for make-ahead desserts, these meringues stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and grease-free. Wipe them down with a little vinegar or lemon juice if needed.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks carefully. Place the egg whites in the mixing bowl, ensuring no yolks are present.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become frothy.
Add the cream of tartar and continue beating on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating continuously until all the sugar is dissolved. This will take about 7-10 minutes.
Once stiff peaks are achieved (the meringue holds its shape and doesn’t droop), gently beat in the vanilla extract.
Add the pink gel food coloring and fold it in gently with a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the meringue while distributing the color evenly.
Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip. Pipe small, cloud-like mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp and easily lift off the parchment paper. Avoid opening the oven door while baking.
Once finished baking, turn the oven off and allow the meringues to cool completely inside the oven for at least 1 hour. This helps them dry out further and prevents cracking.
Store the Pink Meringue Clouds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Serve as they are or alongside fresh berries for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
77 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% | |
*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.
