Mexican Chocolate Meringues Recipes

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE MERINGUES RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy, then add the salt and cream of tartar and beat until very stiff. Whisk in the vanilla essence, then slowly whisk in the sugar, a small amount at a time, until the meringue is shiny and stiff. This should take about 3 minutes by hand, and under a minute with an electric beater. Whisk in the cinnamon and grated chocolate. Spoon mounds of about 2 tablespoonfuls on to an ungreased non-stick baking sheet. Space the mounds well. Bake in a preheated oven, 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2, for 2 hours, or until set. Carefully remove from the baking sheet. If the meringues are too moist and soft, return them to the oven to firm up and dry out more. Let cool completely. Serve the chocolate meringues dusted with ground cinnamon and accompanied by strawberries and chocolate-flavoured cream.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

Steps:

• Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar and beat until very stiff. Whisk in vanilla, then sugar, a small amount at a time, until the meringue is shiny and stiff. This should take just about 3 minutes by hand and under a minute by electric mixer.
• Whisk in the cinnamon and grated chocolate. Spoon mounds, about 2 tablespoons, on to an ungreased nonstick baking sheet. Leave plenty of space between the mounds.
• Place in a preheated oven at 300°. Bake for 3 hours or until set.
• Carefully remove from the baking sheet but if the meringues are too moist and soft, return to the oven to firm up and dry out some more. Allow to cool completely.
• Serve the meringues dusted with cinnamon and accompanied by strawberries and chocolate-flavored cream.
• To make the flavored cream simply stir half-melted chocolate pieces into stiffly whipped cream, chill until solid.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
• Whip whites and sugar together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Sift together cocoa and powdered sugar. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue when it has reached full volume. Then fold in the cocoa nibs. Spread the chocolate meringue onto a parchment paper lined sheet pan, sprayed with nonstick spray, about 1/4-inch thick.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until the meringue is hard and completely dried out.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and granulated sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until the egg whites are stiff and shiny and the sugar granules cannot be felt in the whites. Beat in the vanilla, reduce speed to low and add cocoa until combined. With a spatula put the egg white mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 2-inch meringue "kisses" on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Bake in the middle of oven for 2 hours. Turn off oven and leave the meringues in it for at least 2 more hours or until meringues are completely dry.

CHOCOLATE-FLECKED MERINGUES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 225°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
• In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on low speed until foamy. Increase speed to medium; gradually add 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high; gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons granulated sugar and the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Fold in chocolate extract and grated chocolate. Onto cookie sheets, drop meringue by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
• Bake 1 hour 35 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven with door closed 2 hours. Store meringues in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

MOM'S CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
• Blend egg whites and salt with an electric mixer until peaks begin to form. With the mixer still running, gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all is incorporated, then add the cream of tartar.
• Gently fold in chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Using a teaspoon, drop batter onto prepared cookie sheet. Place in the oven, and turn off heat. Leave in the oven at least 4 hours, or overnight for even better results.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE WITH ORANGE MERINGUE

Steps:

• For brownie layer:
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line inside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides with foil. Coat lightly with nonstick spray. Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in small bowl. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium low heat. Remove from heat; whisk in cocoa powder, then sugar. If batter is still hot, let cool. Whisk in egg and vanilla, then flour mixture. Spread batter over bottom of pan.
• Bake brownie layer until tester inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Cover and freeze.
• For chocolate-cinnamon ice cream:
• Stir chocolate and 1 1/2 cups half and half in medium saucepan over medium heat until chocolate is melted, stirring often. Remove from heat. Whisk egg yolks and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture; return to saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across and custard registers 170°F to 175°F on candy thermometer, stirring constantly, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Strain custard into another medium bowl. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups half and half. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
• Process custard in ice cream maker. Transfer to pan; spread evenly over brownie layer. Cover; freeze overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.
• For orange meringue:
• Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar and pinch of salt. Beat until soft peaks form. With mixer running, gradually add sugar. Continue to beat until meringue forms stiff glossy peaks. Beat in orange peel. Spread over ice cream layer. Using spatula or back of spoon, swirl decoratively, forming peaks. Freeze until firm, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
• Remove cake from freezer. Release pan sides; remove foil. Transfer cake to plate. Using kitchen torch, brown meringue or place under broiler 1 to 2 minutes to brown.

CHOCOLATE-FILLED MERINGUES

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Line a baking sheet with parchment. Spoon meringue into 6 mounds on paper. Using the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 300° for 35 minutes. Turn off oven and do not open door; let meringues dry for 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until smooth and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Process the strawberries in a blender or food processor until pureed. To serve, spoon filling into meringue shells. Top with strawberry sauce.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in vinegar and vanilla. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Fold into egg white mixture; fold in coconut and almonds., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE MERINGUES

Steps:

• In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium heat just until cream comes to a simmer. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Stir in butter pieces, a few at a time, until melted. Refrigerate until thickened.
• Heat oven to 200°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, beating on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1/3 cup powdered sugar.
• In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar and the cocoa. Fold cocoa mixture, 1/3 at a time, into beaten egg whites. Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with star tip. Pipe into 24 (1 1/2-inch) rounds, about 1 inch apart, on parchment paper.
• Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until crisp. Slide parchment paper with cookies onto cooling rack. Cool completely, about 5 minutes.
• For each sandwich cookie, spread chilled ganache on flat side of 1 meringue; top with second meringue. Meringue becomes tough if it absorbs moisture; store in a loosely covered container at room temperature. If the humidity is high, transfer to a tightly covered container.

MARBLED CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Bring 2 inches water to a simmer in a saucepan.
• Put chocolate in heatproof bowl and set over simmering water. Melt, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In another bowl, combine egg whites and sugar. Place over simmering water and whisk until hot, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer bowl to a mixer and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form and mixture is lukewarm, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove bowl from mixer and drizzle melted chocolate over the egg whites, folding in with a rubber spatula until just marbled.
• Use a soup spoon to drop batter in large mounds spaced 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
• Bake until crunchy outside and still chewy inside, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer pans to a wire rack and cool completely before removing the cookies from the parchment.
• Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT MERINGUES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, continuing until stiff peaks form. Remove bowl from mixer.
• Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or a double boiler. With a rubber spatula, gently fold the melted chocolate and half the coconut into the bowl of egg whites. Fold in the remaining coconut.
• Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto baking sheets lined with lightly greased parchment paper. Bake about 12 minutes, or until meringues are firm. Turn oven off, but leave cookies in oven with door ajar 15 minutes longer.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until foamy. Add sugar slowly, continuing to beat until meringue is smooth, shiny, and satiny, about 10 minutes. Let stand while coating 2 baking sheets with butter and flour.
• Add cocoa powder to egg white mixture slowly, 1/2 tablespoon at a time. Beat on medium power until very smooth and evenly colored.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until each cookie comes off the baking sheet cleanly, 1 to 2 hours.

MOCHA MERINGUES WITH MEXICAN CINNAMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250°F.
• Combine chocolate, nuts, coffee granules, cinnamon, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp. brown sugar.
• Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining granulated sugar, then remaining brown sugar, beating after each addition until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in chocolate mixture.
• Spoon into 36 mounds, 4 inches apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets. Spread each mound to form 2-inch round.
• Bake 45 min. or until crisp, dry and very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.