Chocolate Meringue Kisses
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate meringue kisses are my go to when I want something sweet but impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole recipe comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for last minute gatherings or when you're craving homemade treats on a busy weeknight. What I love most is that egg whites are packed with protein, so these little bites actually feel a bit more wholesome than your typical chocolate candy. Plus, with ingredients you probably already have at home, they're incredibly budget friendly. The contrast between the crispy meringue and those melted chocolate chips is absolutely irresistible, and I promise everyone will be asking for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 200 gramscaster sugar
- 4egg whites
- 30 gramscornstarch
- 40 gramsunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 100 gramswhite chocolate chips
- 100 gramschocolate chips
- 50 gramsconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 100°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- 3
Gradually add the caster sugar, continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Sift in the cocoa powder and cornstarch, and fold gently until combined.
- 5
Fold in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe small mounds of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the meringues are dry and crisp.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- 9
Melt the white and chocolate chips together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- 10
Dip the bottoms of the cooled meringues into the melted chocolate mixture, then roll in confectioner's sugar.
- 11
Place the chocolate-dipped meringues on a wire rack to set.
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