Dreamy Dark Chocolate Mint Clouds (Print)

Indulgent, airy chocolate meringue with refreshing mint chips that simply melt away.

# What You Need:

→ Meringue Base

01 - 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
04 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract

→ Chocolate & Chips

07 - 3 oz dark chocolate (70%), finely chopped or in chips
08 - 2/3 cup mint chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
03 - Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 6–8 minutes).
04 - Beat in the salt, vanilla, and peppermint extract until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate and mint chips with a spatula.
06 - Using two spoons or a piping bag, drop or pipe mounds of meringue (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
07 - Bake for 60 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside, undisturbed, for another 30 minutes to dry out.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours in the kitchen but come together in just 20 minutes of hands-on time
  • The texture is absolutely otherworldly, like eating a chocolate scented cloud
02 -
  • The oven cooling step is absolutely non-negotiable, or your meringues will crack and weep sugary tears everywhere
  • Humidity is the enemy, so pick a dry day to make these or your results will be disappointing and sticky
03 -
  • Make sure your egg whites are completely free of any yolk, or they will not whip properly no matter how long you beat them
  • Let the meringue sit on the baking sheets for a full 5 minutes before piping if they seem too soft or runny

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