Description
Meringue Lollipops are a delightful, colorful treat made from whipped egg whites and sugar, piped into lollipop shapes and decorated with sprinkles. These light, sweet confections are perfect for parties, festive occasions, or as an edible gift, allowing customization with various gel food coloring and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Whites Mixture
- 4 egg whites (at room temperature, about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors as desired)
Decoration
- Sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the egg whites: Add the room-temperature egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer. Whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, indicating the egg whites are aerated but still moist.
- Add sugar gradually: Gradually add the granulated sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well between each addition to fully incorporate the sugar and create a glossy, stiff peak meringue.
- Divide and color: Divide the meringue into separate bowls depending on the number of colors you want, for example three bowls for three colors. Gently fold in a few drops of gel food coloring into each bowl until you reach the desired shade.
- Pipe meringue lollipops: Spoon some of each colored meringue into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle, layering colors if desired, one on each side of the bag. Pipe 2-inch circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat mat, starting from the center and working outward for even shapes.
- Insert sticks and decorate: Insert a lollipop stick into the center of each piped circle. Add sprinkles on top for decoration, gently pressing them into the meringue to ensure they adhere.
- Bake the meringues: Bake in a preheated oven at 200°F (93°C) for 60 minutes to dry out the meringues without browning. After baking, turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside to dry further and ensure crispness.
Notes
- Meringue lollipops make a fun and festive treat, great for parties and special occasions.
- Customize colors and sprinkles to match any theme or holiday.
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature before whipping to achieve proper volume.
- Use gel food coloring to avoid adding extra liquid which can destabilize the meringue.
- Drying the meringues slowly at low heat will keep them crisp and prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lollipop
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 0.04 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
