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%