Hey there! Pucker up because I'm serving up kisses today - Raspberry Chocolate Meringue Kisses! And to help you share a few kisses of your own, I have a fun little Valentine's Day Printable for you to download...FREE!!
With just a couple days left before V-Day, these chocolate-dipped kisses would make the perfect gift for anyone on your sweet list. Package them up in clear treat bags, print and attach the printable and get ready to channel Oprah. YOU GET A KISS! YOU GET A KISS! YOU GET A KISS!
With a few egg whites, some sugar and naturally flavoured and coloured chocolate, you'll find that your kisses bring all the boys to the yard... Much like Kelis' milkshake! And we know that's some damn fine milkshake, but no match for our Raspberry Chocolate Meringue Kisses!
So go on and be a boss! Whip it, dip it, bag it and tag it for an extra sweet Valentine's Day!
Click to DOWNLOAD our free Valentine's Day treat labels!
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A big thanks to Jenine and Angelique for the adorable designs!
Meringue Me:
Ingredients
Meringue
- 115 g pasteurized egg whites 1 cup, approximately 4 fresh eggs
- 2 g cream of tartar ¼ tsp
- 200 g superfine sugar 1 cup
- 6 g vanilla bean paste 1 tsp
Chocolate
- 100 g white chocolate callets ½ cup, plus extra for seeding
- 7 g organic raspberry powder 1 tbsp, finely ground freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
Meringue
- Preheat oven to 225ºF.
- Prepare two cookie sheets by lining with Silpat or parchment paper.
- Using the wire whisk on your stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until foamy/frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Turn mixer up to medium speed and gradually add the sugar. Once all the sugar is added, turn mixer back to high and whip to stiff peaks. Add the vanilla and beat for an additional 5-10 seconds.
- Fit a large piping bag with a Wilton 8B tip before adding the meringue to the bag.
- Hold the bag at right angle to the baking tray and pipe while slowly lifting the tip away from the tray, releasing pressure on the bag as you lift.
- Bake both sheets of meringues at once for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and allow meringues to cool in the oven. Approximately 1 hour.
Chocolate
- Once the meringues are completely cooled, place the chocolate in a double boiler and melt to 45ºC.
- Remove from heat and seed as needed to a working temperature of 28º - 29º.
- Stir in the raspberry powder just before the chocolate reaches its working temperature.
Assembly
- Place all the meringues on one tray and place a clean parchment lined tray beside it.
- Dip the meringues in the chocolate, one at a time and use a fork or dipping tool to lift. Lightly scrape the bottom of the meringue along the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate before placing on the parchment.
- Allow to dry completely before packaging.
Notes
If using parchment paper, smear a small bit of the meringue mixture on the corners of the parchment paper to secure it to the baking tray.
You will need:
Treat bags
Avery 5302 or plain card stock Basic meringue recipe adapted from McCormick®
Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says
These meringue kisses are really pretty! I love that you dipped them in chocolate with raspberry powder. I will definitely make this! Thanks for a great recipe!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks - they're such a treat! Would love to hear what you think if you do try them.
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
Just fabulous Jacquee! Adore that the kisses can be made ahead of time and are so festive!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks, Deb!
Sientatealamesa says
Delicious sweet bites
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks!
Paula says
These are adorable and your dipping recipe and dipping skills are perfect! Happy Valentine's Day Jacquee 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
Hope it was a LOVEly day for you, Paula!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These are super adorable and so so pretty!! I love that you dipped them in white chocolate and freeze dried raspberries! Love that idea and totally wish I was your Valentine so I could have some, they sound perfect:)
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks, Kelly! They were such a hit! I'll have you as my valentine anytime. 😉
Regina @ Leelalicious says
These little meringues look soo adorable! Love their naturally colored and flavored chocolate 'feet' 😉
I Sugar Coat It! says
LOL, like pink little booties or socks - love it! 🙂
Michelle says
What a smart idea. I love the fact that this can be switched up for say, St. Patricks or Halloween or really - whatever. Perfect!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Exactly! Just colour your chocolate and/or meringues to the occasion and you're good to go! 😉