While the excitement of entering society can send a young debutante’s head (and heart) into a frenzy, these light, delicately swirled meringues are proof that good things come to those who wait. The sweetness of blueberries and smooth, floral notes of McCormick® Bridgerton™ Lavender Vanilla Finishing Sugar come together to create a truly enchanting experience that is sure to delight even the most seasoned suitors.
While the excitement of entering society can send a young debutante’s head (and heart) into a frenzy, these light, delicately swirled meringues are proof that good things come to those who wait. The sweetness of blueberries and smooth, floral notes of McCormick® Bridgerton™ Lavender Vanilla Finishing Sugar come together to create a truly enchanting experience that is sure to delight even the most seasoned suitors.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. Place freeze dried blueberries and granulated sugar in food processor. Process until blueberries are ground into a fine powder. (Sift, if needed, to remove any large pieces or stems.) Place in small bowl. Add Finishing Sugar, stirring to mix well. Set aside.
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Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in clean, grease-free bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on low speed until foamy. Increase speed to high. Gradually add sugar mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar is completely dissolved and stiff peaks form.
Tip: To test if sugar has dissolved, rub a small amount of sugar between your thumb and finger. If mixture is still gritty, continue mixing until dissolved.
- Transfer meringue to piping bag fitted with a large star tip or tip of your choice. Pipe 1 1/2- to 2-inch swirls onto prepared baking sheets about 1/2-inch apart (meringues will not spread).
- Bake 1 hour. Turn off oven, but do not open. Let meringues stand in oven until cool, about 1 hour. Remove from baking sheets and cool completely.
