Brown Butter Meringue Kisses
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Crispy brown butter meringue kisses with a delicate balance of sweetness and savory flavors.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egg whitesegg whites
- 100 mlbrown butter
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 150 gunsalted butter
- pinch of flaky sea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan-assisted). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure even meringue kisses, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Use a clean bowl to avoid contaminating the mixture.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a faster result.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- 5
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Tip: Use a gentle heat to avoid burning the butter.
- 6
Continue cooking the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown.
Tip: This should take around 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 8
Add the browned butter to the egg mixture and beat until combined.
- 9
Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 10
Spoon small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Leave about 2 cm of space between each kiss.
- 11
Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each kiss.
- 12
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meringue kisses are dry and crisp.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- 13
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
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