I’m sitting here eating Nutella Meringues and getting ready to say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016. I feel like every year is flying by faster than the one before but it is always neat to see in another year. However you are celebrating the New Year, I think a plate of Nutella Meringues is a great addition to ANY party.
These gorgeous confections are deliciously chewy with a nutty chocolate flavour hidden inside a crisp shell. You only need three ingredients and they are completely gluten free so everyone can enjoy them!
Do you make New Years Resolutions? I don’t generally, although I do like to think about the coming year and make a few goals for myself, beyond eating more fruits and vegetables and dusting off the sneakers.
I’m looking forward to adding more and more recipes to Sweetest Menu in 2016. I would love to one day have something here for everyone and every occasion! I also have pastry fears to conquer and dough making skills to master, not to mention a mountain of pies to perfect.
Of course, it’s not all about the difficult recipes around here. In fact, I LOVE simple recipes and these Nutella Meringues could not be easier. If you have a jar of Nutella in your cupboard, you could be eating one (or three) of these in no time.
The Nutella gives the meringues a hint of hazelnuts and beautiful chocolate swirls that run through the marshmallow. I think I ate three of these in a matter of minutes because they are so light, crisp, crunchy and completely moreish! Make a batch and let’s toast to a fabulous 2016!
Let's Bake
Nutella Meringues
Deliciously chewy three ingredient Nutella Meringues.
Instructions
- To make the meringues, line two baking trays with baking or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 170 C (340 F) standard / 150 C (300 F) fan-forced.
- Add egg whites into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your standing mixer. Beat on low for a minute or two until the egg whites start to turn white and foamy, then turn up to medium and until soft peaks form.
- At this stage, continue to beat and slowly add in your sugar, just one tablespoon at a time. Once all the sugar has been added, your mixture should be stiff and glossy and almost tripled in volume.
- Once the egg whites have formed stiff peaks, spoon half of your Nutella and gently fold through (just fold lightly as you want to keep the streaks and not mix the Nutella through completely), and then add the remaining Nutella and softly mix through a couple of times. Place dollops of your meringue mixture onto your baking trays. They do not have to be perfect but try and make the meringue mounds a similar size.
- Pop in the oven for 25 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the meringues inside for 1-2 hours. This will help them to slowly cool and will reduce any cracks. Then remove from the oven and store in an airtight container.
Josh says
Yum!
★★★★★
Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says
Pastry fears. I’m with you on that one, Jess! Can’t wait to see you conquer some of them this year! These meringues sound TOO easy and like I wouldn’t be able to share them with anyone because I’d have eaten them all. I love how swirly they are! So pretty!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Lynn! Oh tell me, so many things to conquer in the kitchen! 😉
Claudia says
These look so lovely! Meringues are one of my favourite things to make in summer, with berries and ice cream – an a nutella version sounds epic. Pie perfection is one of my goals this year too – I have been more of a tart person in the past, but feel like I would love to perfect a reeaally good apple pie – we will see how it goes haha! Happy New Year Jess! x
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Claudia, mine too! Pavlova is so SO good! Oh I can just imagine your version of an apple pie, it would be AMAZING! Here’s to many more pies and desserts in our kitchens this year! 😉
Kathy says
What a beautiful looking treat! I’ve never made meringues before and can’t believe the short list of ingredients! Happy New Year!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Kathy! 🙂
Beeta says
Mmm these meringues look dreamy! I’d never know you have pastry fears with all the gorgeous treats you whip up here! I’m excited to see all the wonderful recipes I’m sure you’ll be sharing in the coming year, just like you’ve done here in the past. Thanks for providing lots of yummy inspiration for us readers, sweets! Happy New Year! XO
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Beeta! Same to you! Looking forward to many more French-inspired recipes from you in 2016! xx
Nicole says
Oooooh these are gorgeous! I have always thought that by adding something like Nutella to meringue they would just flop and fail but (once again) you have opened my eyes to the possibilities.
Happy New Year gorgeous lady and i look forward to seeing you conquer pastry 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Nicole! You know, I always thought the same thing but I think as long as you don’t beat the air out of the meringue you are all good! Hahaha thank you, we can all dream sugar-coated dreams right? 😉
Lisa says
So simple yet so delicious! I love the pretty swirls on these, Jess. Just gorgeous. Looking forward to all the deliciousness that I know will be coming to my screen from this part of the internet in 2016!! Best wishes for a happy New Year and lots of success in the coming year! 🙂 xx
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Lisa! You are too kind! Look forward to following your blog adventures this next year too! 🙂
Meghan says
These are so perfect, Jess! I love the nutella flavor in the meringue. I don’t htink I have ever actually made meringues, but the fact that they are so simple makes me want to try it. Plus is is always a good idea to have some gluten free recipes for when my GF friends come over. 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Meghan! Oh you must try them, meringues are so easy but they always look so beautiful! That’s exactly right, I love having a few GF desserts up my sleeve to impress! 😉
Melanie says
I’m obsessed with Nutella – I can eat it nonstop! Anything made with Nutella is awesome, and these meringues look amazing! And they only use 3 ingredients – perfect easy treat!
Jessica Holmes says
Me too Melanie, me too! I can easily grab a spoon and go to town on a jar of Nutella! 😉
Linda says
I’m usually not crazy about meringues but these I really just want to bite into! They look scrumptious and I just love the texture. Have a wonderful New Years!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Linda! 🙂