MERINGUE STARS

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Cookies     Coffee     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     New Year's Eve     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 7 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes, divided
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 pinches of cream of tartar, divided
3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons instant-espresso powder
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (3 1/2-ounce) bar 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Equipment: 3 (12-inch) disposable pastry bags; a 1/2-inch star tip

Steps:

  • Make vanilla and coffee meringues:
  • Preheat oven to 200°F with racks in upper, middle, and lower thirds of oven (or use 2 racks and bake in batches). Line 2 or 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1 egg white with vanilla (for vanilla meringues) and a pinch each of cream of tartar and salt with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until it just holds soft peaks. Add 2 tablespoons superfine sugar, a little at a time, beating, then increase speed to high and beat until meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in 2 tablespoons superfine sugar gently but thoroughly.
  • Transfer meringue to a pastry bag fitted with tip, then dab some meringue under corners of parchment on all baking sheets to secure to sheets. Pipe 1-inch-wide stars (1 inch high) about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Make coffee meringues using same amounts and procedure as above but using espresso powder (1 1/2 teaspoons) in place of vanilla.
  • Make chocolate meringues:
  • Sift cocoa through a fine-mesh sieve and whisk together with 2 tablespoons superfine sugar.
  • Beat remaining egg white with a pinch each of cream of tartar and salt with mixer at medium-high speed until it just holds soft peaks. Add remaining 2 tablespoons superfine sugar, a little at a time, beating, then increase speed to high and beat until meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in cocoa mixture gently but thoroughly.
  • Transfer meringue to a pastry bag and pipe more stars.
  • Bake meringues:
  • Bake, switching position of upper and lower sheets halfway through baking, until dry, crisp, and firm, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (Meringues are done when they release from parchment.)
  • Turn off oven and cool meringues in oven with door propped open about 1/2 inch using handle of a wooden spoon 1 hour, then slide parchment with meringues onto racks to cool completely.
  • Dip meringues in chocolate:
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  • Stir together chocolate and vegetable oil until completely smooth. Peel meringues off parchment, then dip bottom of each into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Transfer meringues to lined baking sheet, arranging as close together as possible, and when baking sheet is full, freeze meringues just until chocolate is set, about 3 minutes. Remove meringues from freezer.

SUNDAY IMO
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These meringue stars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of cornstarch next time.


Hubaib Iltaf
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These meringue stars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Joe Revell
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I'm not a fan of meringue, but these were actually pretty good. They were light and airy, and not too sweet.


Isaac Montoya
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These meringue stars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


sugeire villalobos
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I made these meringue stars for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


Fares Goda
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These meringue stars were delicious! They were the perfect sweetness and had a nice crispy texture.


Katamba Erick
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These meringue stars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of cornstarch next time.


Jeremiah Jeremy
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These meringue stars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Sedigh Abudhir
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I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but these were actually really good. They were light and airy, and not too sweet.


Nathan Traumiller
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These were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Carmi Grobler
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These meringue stars are so pretty and festive. They're perfect for any holiday party.


Qamrush Ishrat
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I love how easy these meringue stars are to make. They're perfect for a last-minute dessert.


Gn So
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These were delicious! I made them for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


oratile Vezi
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I've made these meringue stars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and airy, and the perfect sweetness.


Nicholas Fernandez
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These meringue stars were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. Everyone loved them.