Description
Delightful and colorful Meringue Lollipops featuring airy, sweet meringue piped into bite-sized lollipops. These treats are perfect for parties, gifts, or festive occasions, allowing customization with various gel colors and sprinkles for a charming presentation.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 egg whites (at room temperature, about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- Sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Whites: Add the room-temperature egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer. This ensures optimal volume when whipped.
- Whisk to Soft Peaks: Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking thoroughly between each addition to achieve a smooth, glossy meringue that holds stiff peaks.
- Color the Meringue: Divide the stiff meringue into separate bowls depending on the number of desired colors. Gently fold in a few drops of gel food coloring into each bowl to achieve vibrant hues without deflating the meringue.
- Pipe the Meringue: Spoon each colored meringue into one side of a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Pipe 2-inch diameter circles onto a baking sheet lined with baking parchment or a Silpat, starting from the center for even shapes.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks and Decorate: Carefully insert a lollipop stick into each meringue circle. Add sprinkles on top immediately for decoration and festive flair.
- Bake the Meringue: Bake the meringue lollipops in a low-temperature oven (about 200°F or 90°C) for 60 minutes to dry out and crisp without browning, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional 120 minutes to cool and set fully.
Notes
- Meringue lollipops make a fun and sweet edible gift or party favor.
- Customize colors and sprinkles to match any party theme or holiday.
- Make sure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal volume.
- Use gel food coloring as it blends easily and won’t change meringue texture.
- Low and slow baking is key to achieving crisp, stable meringues without browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 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
