Didnt have the cocoa nibs, but still thought these to be a super tasty LOW CARB treat
Cocoa Nib Meringues
Photo: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Cocoa nibs are roasted cocoa beans, broken into small pieces; they add a bittersweet crunch. Look for them on the baking aisle at specialty stores or large supermarkets. Superfine sugar dissolves easily into the meringue for a supple texture. If you can't find superfine sugar, process granulated sugar in a blender for a minute or two. Store meringues in an airtight container for up to one day. Serve as a crowd-pleasing follow-up to the Spice-Rubbed Braised Beef.
Yield: 36 meringues (serving size: 1 meringue)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 14
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Carbohydrate: 3.1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.1mg
- Sodium: 9mg
- Calcium: 1mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2 teaspoons cocoa nibs
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- Dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 225°.
- 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3. Place cream of tartar and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Gradually add superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, cocoa nibs, instant espresso granules, and salt; beat just until blended.
- 4. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake at 225° for 1 hour. Turn oven off (do not remove pan from oven); cool meringues in closed oven at least 8 hours or until crisp. Carefully remove meringues from paper. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa, if desired.
Cocoa Nib Meringues Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Gifts, Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: French
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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