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Little Sugar Kisses (Naturally Pink Meringues)
Crisp meringue kisses tinted naturally pink with dragon fruit powder.
Serves
about 40 kisses
Time
2½ hr (mostly drying)
Light, crisp meringue cookies whipped over a water bath and tinted naturally pink with dragon fruit powder — no food coloring. Perfect for Valentine's, spring tables and pretty coffee treats.
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Set a clean, dry, heatproof bowl on top — bottom shouldn't touch water.
- 2
Add egg whites, sugar and powdered vanilla to the bowl. Stir occasionally until sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is warm, smooth and glossy.
- 3
Remove from heat. (Add liquid vanilla extract now if using.)
- 4
Whip on high until thick, glossy, stiff peaks.
- 5
Sprinkle in dragon fruit powder; beat briefly until evenly pink.
- 6
Preheat oven to 100°C / 210°F (no fan). Line a tray with parchment.
- 7
Pipe small kisses onto the parchment, spaced slightly apart.
- 8
Bake/dry 1½–2 hours. Smaller ones dry faster — check periodically.
- 9
Turn oven off, crack the door, let cool inside. Store airtight in a dry place.
Toti’s Tips
- ✓Spotless, grease-free bowl and whisk — any fat ruins whipping.
- ✓Low heat and time keeps them light and prevents cracking.
- ✓Aim for crisp outside, slightly chewy inside.
Storage
- •Airtight container in a dry place.
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