Whimsical Rainbow Swirl Meringues
Whimsical Rainbow Swirl Meringues bake up crisp on the outside with a light, airy center that dissolves sweetly on the tongue. Vanilla-scented tri-color ribbons and a dusting of edible glitter make each bite playful and festive, perfect for birthdays, bake sales, or anytime you want a cheerful, kid-friendly treat.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 215 degrees F (102 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
- 3
Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Rub a bit of the mixture between 2 fingers to check that the sugar has fully dissolved; if it still feels gritty, keep beating until smooth.
- 5
Spoon the egg white mixture into a piping bag.
- 6
Add the food coloring by dropping in the 3 colors spaced evenly apart and use a butter knife to push them down along the sides of the bag.
- 7
Pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets in 1 1/2-inch spiral shapes resembling little swirls, placing them close together since they will not spread.
- 8
If the meringues begin to look too pale, add more color to the piping bag, then sprinkle edible glitter over the meringues.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until dry and set, about 2 hours.
- Calories 42.69 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.7 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.1 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source
- Sodium 13.27 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.35 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.36 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.43 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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