Cinnamon Meringues with Chocolate Mousse

Name: Cinnamon Meringues with Chocolate Mousse
Yield: Makes 24 Meringues
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; Pinch salt; ¼ cup powdered sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ cup whipping cream; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; ½ cup crème fraîche

Preparation info

Makes
24
Meringues

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Gourmet Game Night

By Cynthia Nims

Published 2010

About

This is just one aromatic and rich example of how versatile meringues can be. It is a great option for capping off a night of other robust, spicy flavors, such as Curried Coconut Soup with Shrimp or Mole Flank Steak with Pickled Peppers.

Ingredients

Meringues

½ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2

Dessert
Dinner
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or with parchment paper.

To make the meringues, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small dish. Whip the egg whites in an electric mixer at medium speed until quite frothy. Add the salt,