Best 5 Clear Peppermint Meringue Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Clear Peppermint Meringue Pie, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert features a crisp and flaky pie crust, filled with a luscious peppermint-infused filling, topped with a cloud-like, torched meringue. The filling is a harmonious blend of smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, sweet condensed milk, and a hint of peppermint extract, creating a creamy and refreshing center. The meringue, made with egg whites and sugar, is delicately torched to achieve a golden-brown exterior and a soft and fluffy interior, adding a touch of sweetness and a delightful crunch. This Clear Peppermint Meringue Pie is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a cozy gathering with loved ones. With its captivating presentation and irresistible taste, it's sure to leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERMINT PIE



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This cool, creamy dessert showcases the most festive holiday duo: peppermint and chocolate.

Provided by Jasmine Smith

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

30 chocolate wafer cookies (such as Nabisco Famous) (from 1 [9-ounce] package)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
½ cup granulated sugar
8 drops of red food coloring
Crushed hard peppermint candies (such as Starlight Peppermint Mints) (from 8 round candies)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chocolate wafers in a food processor; process until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add butter, sugar, and salt; pulse until mixture has a wet sand consistency, about 5 (1-second) pulses. Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Place tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until crust is firm and appears dry, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute, 30 seconds. Add peppermint extract; beat on low speed until fully incorporated, about 15 seconds. Set aside. Beat whipping cream, sugar, and food coloring in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute, 30 seconds. Gently fold whipped cream mixture into cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  • Spread filling into prepared crust. Freeze until filling firms up, about 2 hours. Decorate with crushed peppermint candies. Serve.

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES



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These delicious jumbo treats don't just taste like peppermint candies - they look like them too! To get the signature swirled look, paint stripes of gel food coloring inside your piping bag, before filling it with your meringue. When you pipe, the meringue will come out striped! You can do this with just about any color - just be sure to use gel coloring!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 24 to 36 peppermint meringues

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Red gel food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the egg whites and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar and cream of tartar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Add the peppermint extract and beat 2 more minutes.
  • Using a small pastry brush, paint four 1/4-inch-wide stripes of red gel food coloring inside a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Fill with the meringue.
  • Pipe 2-inch spirals about 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets. Bake the meringues 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let them dry in the oven, about 2 more hours.

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES



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These pretty peppermints melt in your mouth-perfect for a holiday cookie tray or a baby shower!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h5m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon red food color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 175°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Beat in mint extract and salt. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spoon half of meringue into medium bowl; add red food color. Beat until well blended.
  • In large decorating bag fitted with #827 star tip, place spoonfuls of white and red meringue side by side, alternating colors and working up from tip of bag. Do not mix colors together. Onto cookie sheets, pipe meringue into 1-inch mounds.
  • Bake 3 hours or until meringues are dry to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven with door closed 1 hour. Finish cooling at room temperature, about 45 minutes. Remove meringues from parchment paper. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES



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These are very good, light and airy. The colors are great for the holidays.

Provided by KATHY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Time 5h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Drop by spoonfuls 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the cookies.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours in preheated oven. Meringues should be completely dry on the inside. Do not allow them to brown. Turn off oven. Keep oven door ajar, and let meringues sit in the oven until completely cool. Loosen from foil with metal spatula. Store loosely covered in cool dry place for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES



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Peppermint lovers won't be able to get enough of these light and airy delights. They make terrific Christmas gifts or lovely treats to pass around when guests drop in. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil or paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with the crushed candy. , Bake at 225° for 1-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar until cool, for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh eggs. Older eggs may not whip up as well and can result in a less stable meringue.
  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature. This will help them reach their full volume when whipped.
  • Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high. This will help prevent the egg whites from becoming grainy.
  • Beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks. This means that when you lift the beaters out of the bowl, the peaks of the meringue should hold their shape.
  • Add the sugar slowly, one tablespoon at a time. This will help prevent the meringue from becoming too grainy.
  • Bake the pie at a low temperature for a long time. This will help the meringue to set slowly and evenly.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help the meringue to firm up and become more stable.

Conclusion:

Clear peppermint meringue pie is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and airy meringue, creamy filling, and refreshing peppermint flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your clear peppermint meringue pie turns out perfect every time.

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