Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites (room temperature)
- 100 g fine sugar
- A pinch of salt
- A few drops of lemon juice (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 100 degrees Celsius.
- Beat the egg whites: Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt in a clean, dry bowl until soft peaks form.
Add sugar: Gradually add the fine sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture is glossy and stiff. If you wish, you can also add a few drops of lemon juice to increase the stability of the meringue.Food coloring (optional): If you wish, you can add food coloring to give the meringues a nice color. Mix gently to achieve desired color.Prepare the piping bag: Pour the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small, round nozzle.Form the meringue: Pipe small pacifier shapes onto a tray lined with baking paper. Start with a circle for the head and then add a thin strand for the pacifier handle.Bake: Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours or until firm and dry.Allow to cool: Allow the meringues to cool completely before carefully removing them from the baking paper.
Enjoy these cute little meringue pacifiers! They are perfect as a decoration for desserts or as a standalone treat.