Meringue Candy Canes Recipe

Impress your friends and family with these elegant, homemade meringue candy canes! This recipe guides you through creating beautiful, crisp meringue canes, perfect for decorating your holiday table or gifting. The vibrant pink and white stripes add a touch of festive cheer, and the process, while detailed, is surprisingly simple. Get ready to enjoy the delightful crunch and sweet taste of these delightful candy canes!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 105 mins

Calories 12.5 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Meringue Candy Canes

Egg Whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
Peppermint Extract
Red Food Coloring

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How to Make Meringue Candy Canes

Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Position oven racks in the middle of the oven.
Prepare two large pastry bags. Fit one with a ½ inch round tip and the other with a medium round tip.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly trace 36 candy cane shapes (2-2 ½ inches long) backward onto the parchment paper, using a pencil or food-safe marker. Flip the paper over.
In a medium-sized bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with an electric mixer until foamy.
Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. This will take several minutes.
Beat in the vanilla extract.
Gently remove ½ cup of the meringue to a separate bowl.
Tint the reserved meringue pink using gel food coloring. Start with a small amount and add more until you reach your desired shade.
Transfer the white meringue to the large pastry bag and the pink meringue to the medium pastry bag.
Fill in the traced candy cane outlines on the parchment paper with the white meringue using the pastry bag.
Pipe pink stripes across the white meringue canes using the second pastry bag.
Bake for 75-80 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp and dry to the touch.
Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool slowly.
Carefully remove the candy canes from the baking sheets using a metal spatula and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Handle gently as they will be delicate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Meringue Candy Canes?

Meringue Candy Canes takes about 135 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Meringue Candy Canes?

Meringue Candy Canes has approximately 12.5 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Meringue Candy Canes?

The key ingredients for Meringue Candy Canes are Egg Whites, Cream Of Tartar, Salt, Sugar, Peppermint Extract, Red Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.