Description
Delicate, crisp meringue wreaths with a chewy center, flavored with a hint of berry and a touch of almond.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons freeze-dried berry powder (raspberry or strawberry)
- Pink or red gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a very clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Beat in almond extract.
- Gently fold in the berry powder and a small drop of food coloring, if using, until just swirled through. Do not overmix.
- Transfer meringue to a large piping bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe 3-inch wreath shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 1.5 hours, or until meringues are dry and crisp on the outside. Turn the oven off and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.