Meringue Mushrooms

Dairy Free
Meringue Mushrooms
45 min.
32
33kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a delightful and whimsical treat, these Dairy-Free Meringue Mushrooms are the perfect choice! With their delicate texture and charming appearance, they add a unique touch to any antipasti spread or festive appetizer platter. Imagine the surprise on your friends' faces when they discover that these adorable fungi are actually light and airy meringues made from simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Taking only 45 minutes to prepare (plus a bit of patience for baking and cooling), this recipe yields 32 delightful meringue mushrooms—ideal for entertaining or as a sweet snack! The combination of almond and vanilla extracts provides a subtle flavor that pairs beautifully with the richness of the semisweet chocolate caps. Not only are they visually stunning, but they are also surprisingly low in calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence at just 33 kcal per serving.

The method of piping the meringue into playful shapes makes for a fun kitchen activity, and you can easily involve family or friends in the process. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or just having a casual evening at home, these meringue mushrooms are sure to be a hit. Let's dive into the delightful world of meringue-making and create some edible art that’s both delicious and dairy-free!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • teaspoons cocoa 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  egg whites 
  • 32 servings try build-a-meal 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces semisweet chocolate morsels melted
  • 0.5 cup caster sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients; beat at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes).Spoon mixture into a decorating bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 32 (1 1/4-inch-wide) mounds to resemble mushroom caps and 32 (1-inch-tall) columns to resemble stems onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 200 for 1 1/2 hours; turn oven off.
  4. Let meringues stand in closed oven 2 hours.
  5. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate on flat side of caps. Trim rounded end of stems to make them flat; press stems against chocolate to attach them to caps.
  6. Sprinkle meringues lightly with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories33kcal
Protein7.49%
Fat28.98%
Carbs63.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.19
Glycemic Load
2.18
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.90652175304358%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:32.51kcal
1.63%
Fat:1.07g
1.64%
Saturated Fat:0.59g
3.71%
Carbohydrates:5.27g
1.76%
Net Carbohydrates:4.81g
1.75%
Sugar:4.13g
4.59%
Cholesterol:0.16mg
0.05%
Sodium:14.09mg
0.61%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Protein:0.62g
1.24%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.26%
Copper:0.04mg
2.18%
Magnesium:7.79mg
1.95%
Selenium:1.32µg
1.89%
Fiber:0.46g
1.85%
Phosphorus:14.12mg
1.41%
Iron:0.25mg
1.36%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes