Chocolate and Hazelnut Meringue Kisses
Mini meringues are perfect for giving as gifts! They combine the light and airy texture of meringue with the rich, nutty flavor of hazelnuts and the indulgent taste of chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1gFat: 0.8gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 5mgSugar: 4g
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites from medium eggs
- 100 g caster sugar
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 3 tsp chopped hazelnuts
- 3 tsp dark chocolate flakes
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and preheat the oven to 140oC.
- Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then slowly add the sugar, whisking all the time. The mixture should be stiff and glossy.
- Gently fold in the remaining ingredients, then spoon into a piping bag.
- Cut off the end of the piping bag and pipe small circles of meringue onto the baking tray, leaving a decent space between each.
- Put into the oven and turn down the temperature to 120oC. Bake for 30 mins, then turn off the oven.
- Leave the meringues in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.
- Sandwich together with cream, or add to ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Notes
- Ensure your mixing bowl and utensils are completely free of grease or oil. Any residue can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.
- To get it into a piping bag without ending up in a sticky mess, put the piping bag into a tall glass or cocktail shaker and fold the edges over. It makes it easy to get the meringue in.
- To store chocolate meringue kisses, place them in a sealed container at room temperature. This keeps them for up to 2 weeks. If you want them to last longer, freeze them once they have cooled down completely.
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