Chocolate Meringues

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

Last updated:

Some of our posts contain affiliate links. If you buy through our links, we may receive compensation - at no cost to you.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

What can I say, but ‘yum’.

This recipe is sourced from Joy of Baking which provides a helpful instructional video. Don’t let the Swiss meringue method put you off – it’s very easy and the egg whites whip up beautifully. I like serving these still a little warm with lashings of whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

No ratings yet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6 Meringues

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 130⁰C (265⁰F) and place the oven rack in the low/center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the egg whites and sugar in a stainless steel bowl and whisk to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and, stirring constantly, heat the mixture until the sugar has melted (about 3-5 minutes) – dip a teaspoon into the mixture and taste – if there are no more gritty sugar granules, it’s done. Remove from heat and wipe the bottom of the bowl to remove any condensation.
  • Transfer the egg white mixture to the bowl of your electric mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on high speed (start on low and gradually increase to high) until the meringue is stiff with glossy peaks (about 5 minutes). When it’s done the bowl should be cool to the touch.
  • Add the vanilla extract, if using, and beat to combine. Sift the cocoa powder over the meringue and with a large spatula, gently fold the cocoa powder into the meringue – if you want interesting swirls of color, don’t fully combine.
  • Before placing the meringues on the baking sheet, place a little of the meringue on the underside of each corner of the parchment paper – this will prevent the paper from sliding. With two spoons (can also pipe), place 6 mounds of the meringue on your prepared baking sheet. If you like you can sift a little more cocoa powder over the meringues and, with a fork, makes swirls and peaks (this part is enormous fun!!).
  • As soon as you put the meringues into the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 100⁰C (210⁰F) and bake the meringues for approximately 1¼ to 1½ hours, or until the meringues have a crisp outside crust and release easily from the parchment paper. If you break one open, the inside will be soft and gooey. The longer you bake the meringues, the firmer they will be inside.
  • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. The meringues can be covered and stored at room temperature for 2-3 days (depending on humidity).
Keyword Chocolate Meringue, Meringue
Tried this recipe?Let us know how if you liked it in the comments below!

Did you find this post useful?

Give it a star rating and let us know!

As you found this post useful...

Follow us on social media!

We are sorry that this post was not useful for you!

Let us improve this post!

Tell us how we can improve this post?

Recommended Posts
Susan, AKA Kiwicook
About The Author
Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

Comments

  1. These look so good, and such a simple (and not that unhealthy) sweet fix!

    Reply
  2. Avatar

    These are lovely! I don’t love meringues on their own, but I sure do love sandwiching them with chocolate ganache, or crumbling them up into parfaits!

    Reply
  3. Thank you for amazing recipe!!! I’ve been making them for several years now and they always come out Devine 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.