Chocolate-Dipped Coffee Meringues

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Coffee Meringues
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 dz.
Ingredients: 1/4 c. sugar; 1 tbsp. instant espresso powder; tsp. cream of tartar; 2 large egg whites; 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Oct 25, 2012

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Yields:

8 dz.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

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Meringues are a crowd-pleaser and simple to make. Dip these coffee-flavored meringues in chocolate to give the outer layer a creamy texture.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 200 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a large metal or glass bowl, whisk together the sugar, espresso powder, and cream of tartar; whisk in the egg whites. Set the bowl over (but not in) a saucepan of simmering water; cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the whites are very warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Step 3Remove from the heat and, using an electric mixer, beat on low speed, gradually increasing the speed to high, until soft, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4Spoon the egg white mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch star tip. Pipe stars (about 1 inch wide) onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until the meringues are just set on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Step 5Slide the sheets of parchment paper onto wire racks and let the meringues cool completely. Slide a spatula underneath meringues to release.
6. Step 6Melt the chocolate in the microwave according to package directions. Dip the tops of the meringues into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off, then transfer to the parchment to let set, about 20 minutes.