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Crispy Coffee Meringues Recipe

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These Crispy Coffee Meringues are light, airy, and infused with a subtle coffee flavor. Perfect as a delicate dessert or a delightful snack, they are crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. Made with simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, and instant coffee, these meringues offer a sophisticated twist on a classic treat.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Egg Whites: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites and a pinch of salt. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become foamy.
  3. Add Cream of Tartar and Vanilla: Add the cream of tartar and vanilla extract to the egg whites. Continue beating until soft peaks form, which means when you lift the beaters the peaks gently hold shape but curl over at the tips.
  4. Dissolve Coffee Granules: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in a teaspoon of warm water to ensure even flavor distribution. Gently fold this coffee mixture into the beaten egg whites.
  5. Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating continuously at high speed. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is fully dissolved, indicating the meringue is stable.
  6. Shape Meringues: Using a spoon or piping bag, place small dollops or shapes of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake: Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. They should be dry to the touch and easily lift off the parchment paper.
  8. Cool: Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly ajar to cool completely. This helps them dry out further and prevents cracks.
  9. Serve or Store: Once cooled, serve immediately or store in an airtight container to keep them crisp.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites for best volume when whipping.
  • Dissolving the coffee granules first prevents graininess.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking to avoid meringue cracking.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispiness.
  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee granules to 1½ teaspoons.

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