Low-Sugar Meringues: 4-Ingredient Guilt-Free Bliss
Light and airy low-sugar meringues with a crisp exterior and soft center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute (like erythritol)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar substitute, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat.
- Add vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off oven and let meringues cool inside for another hour.
Notes
- Ensure bowl and beaters are completely grease-free for best results
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week
- Add food coloring if desired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg