Nutella Meringues

 

I've never made meringues before, and after this recipe I will definitely be trying them again.  It's very simple, although they need some love and care.  The nutella addition makes these even better. 

Heat nutella in the microwave until warm.  Cool while you make the meringue.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick spray.  In a bowl place the egg whites, and beat on medium high speed until they're foamy. 

Once they're foamy, add the cream of tartar and salt.  Continue whipping on medium high speed.

Whip until soft peaks form, this will take a few minutes.  Once you have reached soft peaks, increase speed to high and begin adding sugar a few spoonfuls at a time until you've used all the sugar.

 Meringue should be very thick, almost stiff after all the sugar has been added.  Drop in all of the nutella into the meringue.

Don't over mix, as you want to keep the swirled effect.  

Using two spoons, drop the meringues onto the baking sheets.  Place in the oven for 10 minutes.  After 10 minutes, lower the heat to 200 degrees and bake for an hour.  After an hour, check on the meringues, if they're completely dried turn the oven off and leave them in the oven for a few hours to cool with the oven.  If they still look wet, continue baking for another 20 minutes or so. 

When you remove the meringues from the oven they should be completely dry and cool and will be hollow.  These were so amazing tasting, and a little soft which was perfect.  If you're a nutella lover, you will for sure enjoy these.  It's a decant treat, but easily made.  Enjoy!

Nutella Meringues

Serving size 15-20 meringues

3 large egg whites, room temperature

a pinch of cream of tartar

a pinch of salt

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 cup Nutella

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.  

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick spray.  

Heat nutella in the mircorway until warm, and cool while you make the meringue.

In a bowl place the egg whites, and beat on medium high speed until they're foamy. 

Once they're foamy, add the cream of tartar and salt.  

Continue whipping on medium high speed.

Whip until soft peaks form, this will take a few minutes.  

Once you reach soft peaks, increase speed to high and begin adding sugar a few spoonfuls at a time. 

Drop in all of the nutella into the meringue.

Using two spoons, drop the meringues onto the baking sheets.  

Place in the oven for 10 minutes.  

After 10 minutes, lower the heat to 200 degrees and bake for an hour.  

Turn the oven off and leave them in the oven for a few hours to cool with the oven.