🍫 Chocolate-Filled Meringue Kisses

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Meringue

• 4 large egg whites (room temperature)

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (or 1 teaspoon lemon juice)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

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For the Chocolate Filling

• 100 g dark chocolate

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream

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For Garnish

• Melted chocolate (for drizzling)

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🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meringue

Preheat oven to 100°C (210°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
Add cream of tartar and continue beating.

Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed.
Continue until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Add vanilla extract and salt, then mix briefly.

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Step 2: Shape the Meringues

Transfer the meringue to a piping bag.
Pipe small round or kiss-shaped mounds onto the baking tray.

Use the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each (for filling later).

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Step 3: Bake

Bake for 90–120 minutes at low temperature until the meringues are dry and crisp.
Turn off the oven and let them cool completely inside with the door slightly open.

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Step 4: Make the Chocolate Ganache

Heat the heavy cream until just simmering (do not boil).
Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 1–2 minutes.
Stir until smooth and glossy.
Let it cool slightly until thick but still pipeable.

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Step 5: Fill the Meringues

Pipe or spoon the chocolate ganache into the center of each meringue.
Optionally sandwich two meringues together for a “filled bomb” effect.

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Step 6: Decorate

Drizzle melted chocolate over the top for a finished look.

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💡 Professional Tips

• Make sure no egg yolk or grease touches the whites → or they won’t whip

• Add sugar slowly to get a stable, glossy meringue

• Low temperature is key — high heat will crack or brown them

• For a gooey center like the image, slightly underbake (around 90 minutes)

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🔥 Texture & Flavor

• Crispy shell outside

• Soft, marshmallow-like interior

• Rich, molten chocolate center