okay LAST recipe before you get started on your easter long weekend gatherings. if you aren't a huge baker & want a super simple dessert to whip up (pun intended), these honey meringues are for you! i didn't think something so simple as whipped egg whites & sugar could taste so good. even the pre-cooked batter.. i seriously couldn't stop snacking on it. the outside is light & crispy while the inside is soft & airy. it literally melts in your mouth, which made me think it was acceptable to eat half the batch once the photos were done. i can't believe i used to flick off all the meringue on my lemon meringue pies growing up, for shame. i created this recipe using beekeeper's natural honey which is available exclusively on giftagram! beekeeper's naturals is a company whose main cause is to help out our fuzzy little bee friends. with save the bee signs constantly posted around the city of toronto, i don't think the majority of us realize how much bees actually do for us & how badly we need them. was jerry seinfeld's the bee movie not enough to scare you?! haha you can learn more over on the beekeeper's naturals site. happy easter! xo
ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter or vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup bee keeper's raw honey
- 1/2 cup almonds, for sprinkling (optional)
directions
- preheat oven to 225 degrees.
- in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites until soft peaks are formed.
- gradually add sugar, followed by cream of tarter & vanilla extract until egg whites reach stiff peaks. mixture should be smooth & glossy.
- on a parchment lined baking tray pipe (or spoon) meringues into a circular cookie shape. drizzle each meringue with the raw honey.
- bake for one hour, turn off oven & let the meringues rest in the oven for another hour.
- drizzle with additional honey & sprinkle with slivered almonds if desired!
