Freeze-Dried Fruit Meringue Kisses

Crisp piped meringue kisses studded with ground freeze-dried strawberries, baked low and slow.

⏱️ Prep: 20 min🍳 Cook: 75 min

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3		large egg whites
1/4 tsp	1.3 ml	cream of tartar
1/2 tsp	2.5 ml	vanilla
3/4 cup	180 ml	granulated sugar
2 tbsp	30 ml	ground freeze-dried strawberries
1 drop		burgundy gel food colour (optional)

Preheat the oven to 100°C (90°C fan). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the egg whites in a stand mixer and whisk with the whisk attachment until foamy.
Add the cream of tartar and vanilla.
With the mixer on medium-high, slowly add the sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk to stiff, glossy peaks.
Fold in the ground freeze-dried strawberries and whisk on medium-high just until incorporated.
Optional: dip a toothpick in gel food colour and run it along the inside of a piping bag fitted with a #1A tip to create stripes.
Transfer the meringue to the piping bag and pipe kisses about 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet — they expand slightly while baking.
Bake for 60–90 minutes, until firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.