How to Make Cardamom Rose Meringues - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a unique and elegant dessert to impress your guests, then look no further than these Cardamom Rose Meringues. These delicate and light treats are infused with the aromatic flavors of cardamom and rose water, creating a truly indulgent and sophisticated dessert that is perfect for any special occasion.

Meringues are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed on their own or used to embellish and elevate other desserts such as pavlovas, cakes, or even ice cream. Their c...

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons rose extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 drop red food coloring (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 meringue cookies

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar together with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
  • Place sugar, water, rose extract, cardamom, salt, and food coloring in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer the mixture for a minute or two, stirring constantly, and very slowly pour the syrup in a thin stream into the egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on high speed. Beat until the syrup is incorporated and the meringue is stiff and shiny.
  • Drop by spoonfuls or pipe into rosettes with a star tip onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meringues are hard, 1 to 1 1/2 hours; turn off the oven, and allow them to cool inside the oven to finish baking the insides.
  • Nutrition

    46 cal.

    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 20mg