I’ve never attempted meringues but had some left over egg whites so I couldn’t resist! I wanted them to remain sticky and gooey! Which I think I have achieved! Yay!
In my recipe I have lessened the amount of sugar as it is replaced with some sweetness from the milk chocolate!
The cocoa gives it a sense of maltiness when combined with the cooked egg whites! A real sweet treat to end your meal on a sugaring high!
For my first attempt they were lovely in texture and flavour! Though I feel I need to shape them better next time. More varieties will make an appearance I’m sure!
INGREDIENTS
90-100g caster sugar
5 medium egg whites
pinch of salt
50mg grated milk chocolate
½ tbsp cocoa powder
METHOD
• Preheat oven to 140 degrees celsius and line two baking trays with greaseproof paper
• Whisk egg whites in a large mixing bowl either with an electric whisk or by hand
until the egg whites turn into stiff peaks
• Slowly add the sugar a tablespoon at a time and whisk gently
• Fold in the cocoa powder and grated chocolate
• Using a metal spoon dollop to a rough round on to the baking tray. Working quickly as not to lose the air that has been built up in the meringue mixture
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, the outside shell will be crisp. Turn off the oven and leave them in the oven with it ajar to cool
I woke up really really early this morning and decided to do my weekly manicure. I had to add glitter because of the christmas feel and seeing golden baubles everywhere! So now my nails are sporting the festive look!
Shivaay Delights 
They look fabulous!!!
Thank you! But yours were such a gorgeous shape! Hands down xxx
Not at all!!! Mine were just splodge central!!!! xx
Ooooh they look great. I have a load of egg whites in freezer so was going to try meringues, I do like them chewy as well!
Thanks Jacqui! First attempt not bad! But need to work on them! It is very therapeutic working with fluffy egg whites 🙂
Yum Yum yummmm! How clever to use & replace abit of the sugar for milk chocolate,…I love it! Genius! 🙂 xxx
Thanks so much Sophie! I really try to reduce sugar in recipes, some things are so sweet! Hope you’re well x
Manicure is so cute,. The meringues look fun 🙂
Thanks Sonal! I love manicuring my nails. Love creating new patterns with funky colour nail polishes! Hope you’re having a super Saturday! 🙂
Love your nails! We’ve made meringues quite a few times now and they turn out great, but never tried them with chocolate, would love to try yours!
Thank you honey! The meringues tasted lovely but I have to work on presentation! 🙂 chocolate adds some richness x
How great! Yum! Your nails look great!
Lovely Dimple! I’ve never got round to making meringues, I’ll have to give this recipe a go:) x Kim x http://www.eatsleepbakerepeat.wordpress.com x
Thanks Kim! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Xxx
Great mani! Since I started food styling I was my hands so often a mani doesn’t last. 😦
Thanks Eva! Mine doesn’t last that long either but for a couple of days makes me feel happy when I look down at my hands lol x
They look good Dimple. But next time you could put them in a piping bag with a round nozzle and pipe little kisses. They must have tasted yummy! I just can’t make all that living where I do. R
Thanks Radhika! Yes that is what I shall do next time! Why can’t you make it there?
Hot and humid here. No winters, he’ll no seasons, but eternal summer 🙂
Ohhhh they look so good Dimple.
Thank you honey! 🙂
I love finding simple fun recipes that I can try with my little brother. We’re definitely making these tomorrow. Cute nails – I’m going to try that too 🙂
Hi Tia! So Lovely to be in touch! I really hope you like the meringues. Do send me a picture on my email. I’d love to see them and can post the picture too! Enjoy x
Will do 🙂
Your meringues look wonderful, Dimple, especially in that photo revealing the inner goodness. Yum!
Thank you John! The chocolate worked wonders!