Maple Meringues with Dark Chocolate

Delicate maple-flavored meringues covered in dark chocolate. These light and airy sweet treats are ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings!

Ingredients:

• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 225F 110C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form

Gradually add the granulated sugar and cream of tartar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form

Gently fold in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully incorporated

Using a piping bag or a spoon, create small mounds of meringue on the prepared baking sheet

Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for about 1

5 to 2 hours or until they are dry and crisp

Once the meringues are cooled, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler

Dip the bottoms of the meringues into the melted dark chocolate and place them on a cooling rack to set

You can drizzle any remaining chocolate over the top of the meringues for an extra touch

Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing the Maple Meringues with Dark Chocolate