Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 225˚F/110˚C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, until foamy.
- While mixing on high speed, add the sugar one spoonful at a time, waiting a few seconds before adding the next spoonful, and beat for about 8 minutes total, until the meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
- Add in the cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla to the meringue and continue mixing for 30 seconds, just until combined.
- Use a little bit of meringue to secure the parchment paper to the baking sheet in all four corners.
- Using a round piping tip, pipe the meringues into 2-inch circles on parchment paper, about 1 inch apart.
- Use a small spoon to create an indentation on top of each meringue for the whipped cream.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, until the outside of the meringue is dry to the touch, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool in the oven for 2 hours.
Whipped Cream and Assembly
- To make the whipped cream, beat together heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and food coloring at medium speed for 1-2 minutes, until soft peaks form.
- Arrange the meringues in a wreath shape on a platter or serving dish, then pipe the whipped cream on top.
- Arrange the fresh fruit and rosemary sprigs on top and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
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Notes
Customize toppings for variety and enjoy the delightful crisp texture of these meringue cookies.
