The day of love! The day of treats! Oh glorious sweets! The overrated, splendid day of Valentine’s Day. The day in high school where you see young lovers with roses and candy, giving hugs. The day when everyone who lacks a significant other takes a picture with their cute dog and posts in on their Snapchat story as their Valentine...and that is okay! Who says an adorable puppy can’t be a wonderful Valentine?
However, if you do have a human-like Valentine this year and you are looking for something to make them, here is an easy sweet treat idea:
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses
Ingredients:
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, melted
Directions:
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 225°.
Place sugar and strawberries in a food processor; process until powdery. Add gelatin; pulse to blend.
Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy, adding vanilla if desired. Gradually add gelatin mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #1M star tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 2-inch roses 1½ inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1½ hours. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets.
Remove meringues from paper. Dip bottoms in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 45 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. One cookie is only 33 calories.
Whether you are a pro baker or not, this is a great option for a dessert. It’s not terribly unhealthy, and they are absolutely delicious! I hope you give these a try and enjoy! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Remember to spread love, kindness, and happiness!
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