Ingredients and Weight:
- Egg whites: 4 large
- Superfine sugar: 1 cup (use plain sugar if unavailable)
- Unsalted butter: 3 tbsp
- Cream of tartar or vinegar: ½ tsp (for stability)
- Cocoa powder or melted chocolate for decoration (optional)
Preparation Time:
3 hours (includes preparation and baking time)
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks and place in a large bowl. Add cream of tartar or vinegar.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
- Fold in the melted butter. Ensure the butter is completely mixed in.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, shape the meringue into bone-like structures and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about an hour or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Optionally, decorate with cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (assuming 8 bones): Calories: 150, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 25g, Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Light and crispy texture
- Sweet and slightly buttery taste
- Can be served as a dessert or as a snack
- Creative and unique presentation as bone-shaped meringues
User Comments:
- "These meringue bones were a unique and delicious dessert. The texture was light and crispy, and the flavor was sweet and buttery."
- "I loved the creativity behind this dish. The bone shape was really interesting and made for a fun dessert."
- "These meringues were perfectly baked and not too hard or soft. The decoration with cocoa powder added a nice touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use room temperature egg whites for best results.
- When adding sugar, add it gradually and continue beating until the mixture is stiff and glossy to ensure a crispy texture.
- Baking time may vary depending on the oven and humidity level, so keep checking after an hour.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them crispy for several days.
