Vibrant Mexican Merengues

Ingredients

• 4 count egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• few drops red food coloring
• few drops green food coloring
• 0.25 cup sweetened coconut
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2In a clean, dry bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar and kosher salt on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
3. 3Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to whip until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold in vanilla bean paste, food coloring, sweetened coconut, and dark chocolate chips.
4. 4Pipe or spoon meringue onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with pine nuts if using.
5. 5Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until meringues are dry, crisp, and easily lift off the parchment. Turn off oven and let them cool completely inside for extra crispness. Serve with lime and lemon wedges.