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Pastel Cotton Candy Meringues

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Light, airy, and beautifully colored, these Pastel Cotton Candy Meringues melt in your mouth and bring a whimsical touch to any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cotton candy extract (or to taste)
  • Gel food coloring in pastel shades (pink, blue, purple, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
  3. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is fully dissolved.
  5. Mix in the cotton candy extract.
  6. Divide the meringue mixture into separate bowls and add a small amount of gel food coloring to each to create pastel colors.
  7. Spoon the different colored meringues side by side into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  8. Pipe small mounds or swirls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door closed for another hour.
  10. Store in an airtight container once completely cool.

Notes

  • Ensure no yolk is in the egg whites or the meringue won’t whip properly.
  • Use gel food coloring to avoid adding extra liquid to the meringue.
  • Humidity can affect the texture; make meringues on a dry day for best results.

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Keywords: cotton candy, meringue, pastel, dessert, gluten-free, party treats

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