Cocoa Mint Meringues
Description
This cocoa mint meringues are super crispy on top and soft and fluffy on the inside. This cocoa mint meringues recipe will leave everyone wanting for more. You can serve these meringues on special occasions and enjoy them with your friends.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 140°C (275°F)/ gas 1. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets and line with baking paper. Whisk the egg whites in a bowl until they form stiff peaks.
- Add the sugar to the egg whites a tablespoon at a time, whisking well with the electric or hand whisk after each spoonful. The mixture should be smooth, thick and glossy.
- Sift the cocoa powder over the egg white and sugar mixture. Use a metal tablespoon to fold it over a few times until the mixture is streaked.
- Using a teaspoon, place heaps of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spaces a little apart, until you have 30 meringues. Flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meringues peel away from the baking paper without much resistance. Leave them to cool on the baking sheets.
- Whisk the cream, coloring, and peppermint extract (if using) until thick. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the mixture on half of the meringues and sandwich with the other halves. Dust with cocoa.
