Shaded meringues
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 45
- Carbohydrates g 10.8
- of which sugars g 10.8
- Protein g 0.5
- Sodium mg 8
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 3 h
- Makes: 24 pieces
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Meringhe sfumate? Oh, they're a delightful treat—really playful with an elegant charm. These meringhe colorate have this light, airy texture that just melts right in your mouth. Seriously good. The fun part? Swirling in a rainbow of colors, turning simple meringues into vibrant, edible clouds. Almost like a sunset on your plate! Kids? They totally love picking out the brightest swirls.
And you know, while they look stunning, these meringhe sfumate offer that classic sweet taste and delicate crunch typical of the ricetta meringhe sfumate. So, so good. Often called spumini colorati or meringhe decorative, they're perfect for snack time or birthday parties. People get super creative—adding sprinkles or trying out vegan versions for those skipping eggs.
There's just so much freedom in making them—one batch of meringhe fatte in casa could show off soft pastel hues, while another bursts with bold, swirling patterns. Originating in France—where meringues first popped up—the trend of coloring them is just getting bigger. Techniques can vary too, from the regular method to the Italian style, aiming for that tender, moist center and a golden finish.
I mean, you can easily whip these up with a few ingredients, especially if you've got leftover egg whites—meringhe con albumi avanzati work great for this. Whether they're called meringhe al forno or dolci meringati, the magic really happens when you let your creativity run wild. Blend the colors however you like, which is great. It's about having fun and ending up with a plate full of pretty, crunchy bites that feel as light as air.
This recipe? It really, really lets you express yourself while enjoying a delicious and visually captivating dessert. Can't go wrong.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 24 meringues
- Egg whites ½ cup (100 g)
- Powdered sugar 1 ¾ cup (220 g)
- Food coloring to taste - in gel, colors as desired
How to prepare Shaded meringues
To prepare the French meringue (basic dough), take the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites 1. Pour the egg whites into a stand mixer with a whisk attachment 2 and start whisking them until stiff peaks form; sift the powdered sugar into a bowl 3 and
add it one tablespoon at a time to the egg whites 4. Continue using the stand mixer 5 until you get a white and fluffy meringue 6.
Put a few tablespoons of the meringue you obtained into a small bowl and add liquid food coloring (or paste) according to the color and shade you wish to achieve 7: in our case, we chose red coloring to get pink meringues; mix well with a teaspoon to achieve an even color. Take a piping bag with a star nozzle and with a brush, paint the edges with the colored meringue you prepared 8, then with the help of a spatula, transfer the remaining white meringue (without coloring) that you set aside into the piping bag 9.
On a buttered baking sheet lined with parchment paper, make small meringue dollops spaced apart: with our quantities, you should get 24 pieces 10. Dry the meringues in a convection oven at 194°F for at least 3 hours, keeping the oven door slightly open. Once ready 11, remove from the oven and let cool: your shaded meringues are ready to be served; you can also use other colors, like blue 12, or mix different tones to create various shades!