Friday, December 21, 2012

Candy Cane Meringue Kisses

I have never made meringue before... 
But I saw these somewhere on Facebook with candy cane kisses
 and thought they looked wonderful, I am not sure where I found them
so if you posted it let me know so that I can give you credit.

The first batch I made I used the candy cane kisses and tinted the meringue with red food colouring.
The second batch, I used chocolate kisses and mixed in candy cane crumbs in the meringue.
Both smell heavenly.



Candy Cane Meringue Kisses

2 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tarter
dash of salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar
Hershey kisses - I used candy cane kisses and chocolate kisses
1-2 drops of red food colouring
crushed peppermints
red coloured sugar or sprinkles

Preheat oven 200 degrees F
In large bowl, mix egg whites, cream of tarter, and salt.  Beat until egg mixture until it forms peaks, add sugar slowly and continue to beat until stiff and glossy.  Add food colouring if you like.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and place a candy cane kiss on the paper about 2 inches apart.  Using pastry bag and star tip, pipe meringue around candy cane kiss.  Bake in 200 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Turn off oven.  You can now add coloured sugar or sprinkles at this time.  Return the meringue back to oven and leave in until completely cooled - at least 3 or more hours or even over night.   I was able to make 21 -24 meringue kisses.

For the meringues that I made with the chocolate kisses, I crushed about 1/8 cup of candy cane and mixed into the meringue before piping it around the kisses.  I did not put food colouring in the meringue or use sprinkles with these.  Some of the pieces of candy canes were bigger then the others.

Meringue with 2 drops of red food colouring,
ready to be piped around kisses


meringue piped around candy cane kisses











meringue piped around chocolate kisses

Both types of meringue kisses, to show how they are piped
around the  Hershey kisses








Enjoy






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7 comments:

  1. Winelady CooksDecember 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Marly, You may not realize this, but your photos are not showing.

    Thanks for sharing this recipe it sounds delish.

    Joanne/Winelady Cooks

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    1. UnknownDecember 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

      Joanne, thanks for letting me know... I think they are showing now.. at least I can see them when I check on my phone.

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  2. The Red ApronDecember 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    These are great! These would be a great recipe for my daughter and I
    to make this holiday vacation.
    BTW, I love all your posts and I just nominated you for a Liebster Award.
    Congratulations!!! Check my blog for details.

    -gghie

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    1. UnknownDecember 26, 2012 at 6:47 PM

      Thank you so much for the award... I am honoured.

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  3. Naptime ReviewDecember 26, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    These look amazing! Thanks for sharing! I am stopping by from Mandatory Mooch! Love for you to stop by and return the follow when you can. Can't wait to try some of your yummy recipes..

    Julie @ Naptime Review
    www.thenaptimereview.com

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    1. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

      Thanks Julie for stopping by... I hope that you will let me know if you try my recipes... following your blog also.

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  4. Jutta LenihanJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    They look super delicious and I really love the presentation!
    Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza - Hope to see you there again this week with more deliciousness :)

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