Description
Light and airy Vegan Meringues are easy to make using just four ingredients! They are perfectly sweet, crisp, and so pretty. No one will believe they’re egg-free!
Ingredients
- Aquafaba: 1/2 cup (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- Cream of Tartar: 1/4 teaspoon
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meringue Base: In a large bowl, add the aquafaba and cream of tartar. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat on high for about 5 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Incorporate the Sugar: Slowly add in the granulated sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, while continuing to beat the mixture. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 more minutes. The mixture should be thick and glossy.
- Shape the Meringues: Spoon the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe small circles or “kisses” onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch of space between each meringue.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. To check for doneness, take one meringue out of the oven, let it cool for a minute, and then gently open it to see if it’s no longer gooey in the middle. If it’s still gooey, continue baking until they are fully crisp throughout.
- Cool and Store: Remove the meringues from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. They are best enjoyed fresh but remain delicious for several days.
Notes
- Ensure all equipment is free from grease for optimal whipping of the aquafaba.
- These meringues can be colored with vegan food coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg