Description
Light and crisp chocolate meringues with a soft, chewy center and rich cocoa flavor. An elegant yet simple gluten-free dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
150 g egg whites
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
150 g caster sugar
35 g Dutch-process cocoa
100 g icing sugar
50 g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until thick and glossy.
- Sift together cocoa and icing sugar, then gently fold into the meringue to keep a marbled effect.
- Scoop mounds onto trays, leaving space between each, and gently press centers to form a dip.
- Spoon melted dark chocolate onto each mound and swirl with a skewer.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and let meringues cool completely inside without opening the door.
- Serve once cooled or store for later.
Notes
Ensure bowl and beaters are completely clean for proper egg white whipping.
Humidity can cause stickiness; store in a dry airtight container.
Add espresso powder for deeper flavor or chopped nuts for texture.
Can be made 1–2 days in advance.
If softened, crisp briefly in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
