Description
These Rainbow Sherbet Meringues are whimsical and delightful treats that are perfect for special occasions or just a fun and colorful snack. Light and airy meringues in vibrant colors reminiscent of rainbow sherbet will brighten up any table.
Ingredients
Egg Whites:
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
Granulated Sugar:
1 cup
Cream of Tartar:
½ teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Gel Food Coloring:
in orange, pink, and green (or colors of your choice)
Citrus Zest:
¼ teaspoon (optional, lemon, lime, or orange)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 225°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar while beating on high speed until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Flavor and Color: Beat in vanilla extract and optional citrus zest. Divide meringue, tint with food coloring.
- Pipe Meringues: Spoon colored meringue into a piping bag and pipe mounds onto baking sheets.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 1 hour, then cool in the oven for an additional hour. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Avoid making on humid days for best results.
- Perfect for parties or as gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
