Description
These delicate meringue mushrooms are light, crisp, and slightly sweet, finished with chocolate and cocoa for a realistic woodland look. Perfect for decorating cakes and desserts.
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup fine sugar
- 1/2 cup melted dark or milk chocolate
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Increase speed to medium-high and gradually add sugar over 30 to 45 seconds.
- Turn speed to high and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch round tip.
- Pipe half the meringue into small round dollops on the prepared baking sheet to form mushroom caps.
- Pipe the remaining meringue into stem shapes by squeezing and pulling upward to create a tapered look.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until dry and crisp.
- Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Use a skewer to make a small hole in the bottom of each cap.
- Brush melted chocolate on the underside of the caps and inside the hole to resemble gills.
- Insert the pointed end of each stem into the hole to assemble the mushrooms.
- Lightly dust the tops with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the bowl and whisk are clean and free of grease for best meringue results.
- Humidity can affect meringue; make these on a dry day if possible.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Use these as decorative toppings for cakes, especially themed desserts.
- You can melt chocolate gently in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
