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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Using a hand mixer in a stainless steel or glass bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Add in cream of tartar and continue beating on high while very slowly adding the sugar.
3
When sugar is fully combined, turn the mixer off and transfer half (it's easier to do half at a time) of the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (I use a Wilton 6B tip). Pipe 15 meringues onto each pan (30 in all).
4
Add about ½ tsp dulce de leche onto each meringue and using a toothpick, swirl around to make a pattern on each meringue.
5
Put both baking sheets in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. After the 45 minutes is up, turn off the oven and let the meringues sit in the oven without opening the door for 1 hour. After the hour is up, take the meringues out of the oven to finish cooling.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Egg Whites Are Essential ❄️Bring egg whites to room temperature 2-3 hours before beating to achieve maximum volume and stability, creating lighter, airier meringues that hold their shape perfectly.
- Cream of Tartar Prevents Weeping 🎯Add cream of tartar at the soft peak stage to stabilize the meringue structure and prevent the cookies from becoming grainy or weeping liquid during baking and cooling.
- Swirl Dulce de Leche Last Minute ⏱️Fold in dulce de leche swirls just before piping onto baking sheets to maintain distinct layers and prevent the caramel from breaking down the delicate meringue structure.
- Low and Slow Baking Method 🔅Bake at 225°F or lower for 60-90 minutes to gently dry out meringues while keeping them chewy inside, rather than high heat which causes cracking and browning.
- Cool Completely Before Storing 🕐Allow meringues to cool completely in the turned-off oven for at least 2 hours to prevent condensation from forming, which ensures they stay crispy on the outside and chewy within.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
My Calorie Intake
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