Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Preheat oven to 200°. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
- Remove 1/4 cup and tint pink, using red food coloring. Lightly swirl pink mixture into remaining meringue.
- Fill pastry bag with meringue. Pipe 2-in. heart shapes 2 in. apart onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until set and dry, about 20 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven until oven has completely cooled.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure your bowl is clean and dry for whipping the egg whites. You can customize colors and add sprinkles for a festive touch.
