Description
Swiss chocolate pecan meringues showcase delicate textures and rich nutty flavors in a classic dessert. Home bakers can create these delightful treats with simple ingredients and careful technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup (240 ml) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans
- ⅔ cup (158 ml / 5.3 fl oz) superfine sugar
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick foundation for delicate meringue cookies.
- Whipping Foundation: In a pristine, grease-free bowl, transform egg whites into a billowy foam using an electric mixer, incorporating cream of tartar to stabilize the mixture.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually introduce granulated sugar in four portions, blending thoroughly after each addition while streaming pure vanilla extract to enhance the aromatic profile, whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form that maintain their structure.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently fold semisweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans into the meringue, preserving the delicate air bubbles with a careful folding technique.
- Shaping Technique: Deposit rustic dollops onto prepared baking sheets using two teaspoons, optionally sprinkling crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Baking Process: Position baking sheets in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, immediately turn off the heat, and allow meringues to slowly set and dry overnight, creating a crisp exterior and tender interior without disturbance.
Notes
- Stabilize Egg Whites: Add cream of tartar to prevent separation and create a more stable meringue structure, ensuring a smooth, glossy finish.
- Prevent Grease Contamination: Use an absolutely clean, grease-free bowl and whisk to help egg whites achieve maximum volume and proper peaks.
- Slow Sugar Integration: Gradually add sugar in small portions to prevent deflating the delicate egg white foam and maintain a silky, stable meringue texture.
- Patient Drying Technique: Leave meringues in the turned-off oven overnight to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior and soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior without over-browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg