Description
Delightful and colorful meringue lollipops made from whipped egg whites and sugar, perfect as a fun treat or edible gift. These light and airy sweets can be customized with vibrant gel food coloring and festive sprinkles for any party or holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue Mixture
- 4 egg whites (at room temperature, approximately 4 ounces)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Decorations
- Gel food coloring (assorted colors)
- Sprinkles (any choice for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Whites: Add the room-temperature egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer.
- Whisk to Soft Peaks: Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, ensuring they are frothy but not too stiff.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Gradually add the sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well after each addition until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla extract during this process for flavor.
- Divide and Color: Divide the meringue into separate bowls depending on how many colors you want (e.g., three bowls for three colors). Gently fold in a few drops of gel food coloring into each bowl to achieve desired hues.
- Prepare Piping Bag: Spoon some of each colored meringue, layering one color on each side, into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle for a swirled effect.
- Pipe Meringue Circles: Pipe 2-inch circles onto a baking sheet lined with baking parchment or a silpat, starting from the center of each circle for even shape.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks: Carefully insert a lollipop stick into the center of each piped meringue circle, gently pressing it down without deflating the meringue.
- Decorate: Sprinkle decorative sprinkles onto each meringue circle to add festivity and texture.
- Bake: Bake the meringue lollipops in a preheated oven at 225°F (110°C) for about 60 minutes until they are dry and crisp to the touch.
- Cool: Turn off the oven and let the lollipops cool inside with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking, about 60 minutes.
Notes
- Meringue lollipops make a charming treat or edible gift, perfect for parties and holidays.
- Customize colors and sprinkles to match any theme or celebration.
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature to achieve maximum volume when whipping.
- Drying the meringues at low heat is crucial to keep them crisp without browning.
- Store meringue lollipops in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue lollipop
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 0.04 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
