Light, airy, and slightly dramatic, these meringue kisses are for those who think dessert should be both cute and indulgent. The crisp meringue shell shatters effortlessly, revealing a velvety coffee mousse that melts like a sweet caffeine dream. Perfect for showing off at a party or hoarding for yourself (no judgment). They’re deceptively elegant but ridiculously easy to make. Just a handful of ingredients, a bit of patience, and a deep appreciation for good things. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for plain old cookies.
Coffee Mousse Meringue Kisses
Crispy meringue kisses filled with smooth coffee mousse, delivering crunch and creaminess in every bite. Fancy? Yes. Complicated? Not at all.
Ingredients
For the Meringue Kisses
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp instant espresso powder
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Coffee Mousse Filling
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Instructions
Instructions
Make the Meringue Kisses
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy peaks form.
- Mix in espresso powder and vanilla.
- Pipe small meringue kisses onto the sheet.
- Bake for 90 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them cool inside.
Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Transfer mousse to a piping bag.
Assemble the Kisses
- Pipe coffee mousse onto half the meringues.
- Sandwich with the remaining kisses.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 95
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 1%
- Vitamin A: 3%
- Phosphorus: 2%
- Magnesium: 1%
