Hi friends! It’s Monday morning here in Aus and I’m up early to share this delicious recipe with you before I head off to work. That right there, is my new favourite dessert. Snickers Chocolate Meringues or little chocolate pavlovas.
These decadent treats are so easy but seriously impressive, right? Light and fluffy chocolate meringues, topped with freshly whipped chocolate cream, followed by chunky pieces of Snickers and drizzles of dark chocolate and peanut butter. I can’t get enough! They are such a treat for Snickers fans.
Have you heard of pavlova before? It’s a favourite over here and is usually made with meringue that is topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits or berries. It often makes an appearance at the dessert table for Christmas.
But if you’ve been around here for long, you’ll know I am ALL about American-themed recipes. So I gave these individual meringues a little American twist – namely, Snickers and peanut butter. Honestly, I wish I had done this sooner because I have stumbled upon a little slice of heaven.
Lately, I have been really loving using egg whites in my baking. They are so versatile and I love how voluminous they can become. I really enjoyed making my High Hat Chocolate Cupcakes with homemade marshmallow fluff a few weeks ago and these meringues were also a joy to make.
The meringues themselves only need two ingredients! I also swirled through a few tablespoons of cocoa for a touch of chocolate. Once you finish making the meringues, it really only takes a few minutes to throw this dessert together. Enjoy!
Snickers Chocolate Meringues
Makes 6 meringues
Ingredients
4 egg whites
200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar
1 tablespoon dutch processed cocoa
480 ml (2 cups) thickened or heavy cream
2 tablespoons dutch processed cocoa
3 tablespoons icing or powdered sugar
200 grams (1 and 1/2 cup) Snickers bars, chopped
75 grams (1/2 cup) good quality dark chocolate
60 grams (1/4 cup) smooth peanut butter
To make the meringues, line two baking trays with baking or parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 150 C (300 F). Add your 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 your meringue mixture onto your baking trays. I do three per tray. Try and make all the meringue mounds a similar size. Then pop in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the meringues inside for 2-3 hours. This will help them to slowly cool and will reduce any cracks. Then remove from the oven and store in an airtight container until you are ready to decorate.
Next, add your cream into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until the cream is whipped. Sift in the cocoa powder and icing sugar and gently fold through. Then spread a generous amount of cream onto each meringue. Top with chopped snickers. Then melt your chocolate in the microwave, stirring in between 10 second bursts, and drizzle over the top. Microwave your peanut butter for 20 seconds or until it is loose enough to drizzle and add it also to your meringues. Enjoy!
Notes: If you don’t have dutch processed cocoa on hand, just use regular cocoa powder.
OMG Jess, these look crazy delicious! Another treat from your fabulous blog that my son, Casey will love when he comes home for the holidays!! Thanks for sharing!
How kind are you, thanks Mary Ann! I hope you get a chance to try it! 🙂
You really CAN’T go wrong with Snickers + extra peanut butter! I’ve never made meringues before, but they’re on my list of things to try!
You really can’t Lynn! Oh you have to try them, once you start, you won’t be able to stop. So simple and really delicious!
I am SUCH a snickers fan…this makes my heart full <3 You totally Americanized these meringues in the best possible way! XO
Jess these look incredible!! I love how meringues are so light that you can go all out on the toppings without it being overwhelming, and the contrasting textures would be incredible here <3
Thank you so much Claudia! That is exactly right, they are surprisingly light despite the heavy Snickers topping 😉
Wow Jess, these are epic. Meringues are one of my favourite desserts because they are so light there is always room for just one more 🙂
I adore your Americanisation of them too. I think I might bang out a giant one for christmas.
Thanks so much Nicole! Oh yes, I totally wanted to do a giant one too! I went individual because we were transporting these to a dinner party but next time, I’m going to go all out and make one big one! 🙂
I love this idea! Snickers are one of my fav. They sound and look so good…
Thank you so much Whit!
I have never seen meringues with a topping like this before. What an eye catching dessert! Just lovely.
Thank you so much Amanda! 🙂
I wouldn’t mind one or two of these for breakfast – sugar high be damned.
Hahaha no judgement here Nicole! 🙂
Oh. My. Gosh. I think I’ve died and gone to heaven…these look amazing! I LOVE pavlova and you’ve totally taken it to a new level here!
Aww thanks Denise!
Truth be told I’ve never been a huge fan of pavlovas…but that is because I never thought to fill them with CHOCOLATE and SNICKERS!!! Holy amazing idea, jess! And the photos are stunning!
Hahaha well I think its safe to say, you would LOVE these Lindsey! 🙂
Oh my goodness, I’ve never tried chocolate meringues before. They sound amazing! These look so beautiful Jessica, they are perfect! Love Snickers!
Thanks so much Harriet! 🙂
You have done it again my friend! Meringues are my grandmother’s favorite, I can’t wait to make these for her! Pinned and scheduled to share with my Facebook readers!
Aww thank you so much Trisha, that is so appreciated! 🙂
These meringues look SOOO good! Snickers with meringues is the best thing ever!
Thanks so much Samina! 🙂
Oh my gosh! Is it bad that I’m seriously craving these for breakfast? LOL 😀 I definitely want these in my life! 😀
Hahaha never! 😉
Um, wowzers. I think Snickers is my favorite twist on any dessert, and I LOVE pavlovas but definitely don’t make them enough! Just gorgeous!
Me too Ashley! I still remember your incredible Snickers cheesecake cake!
Your desserts are always so gorgeous!! I love the look of these!!
Jess, these look unbelievably delicious! And who doesn’t LOVE Snickers?? And that crumbly meringue underneath?! Heavenly!
Thank you so much Mary Ann! I think everyone loves Snickers 😉
Ohhh all those textures…the nougat…light meringue….oh that fluffy whipped cream. I want fall asleep in a big cloud these…and dream of chocolate.
Hahaha definitely easy to face plant into a tray of these annie! 🙂
Soooo gorgeous! Totally drooling over these pillowy delights! The Snickers and peanut butter make these absolutely irresistible!
Thanks so much Kelly! 🙂
Oh god! These chocolate meringue look heavenly Jess. Pavlova ans snickers sounds like a killer combo. So so yum!
Thank you Anu, total killer combo! 😉
WOWZA! I think I need this in my life, like, 10 minutes ago. I’ve never attempted a pavlova before, but I’ve really wanted to try. This recipe (gluten-free too! yaaay!) is just the ticket. BEAUTIFUL, Jess!
I think so too Leah! Yes! I made more with cream and berries too, its my go-to gluten free dessert for friends! 🙂
Oh goooosh these meringues seriously took my breath away, girl! All that drizzly chocolate + peanut butter goodness is seriously killing me! You nailed these!
Oh thank you Sarah, that is so kind! You’ve made my day!
These chocolate meringues look incredible, Jessica! I love pavlova and I love Snickers, so I’m definitely going to be trying these out. Also, loving the drizzles of PB and chocolate. Decadent and delicious dessert!
Ooh I hope you do get to try them Jess, they certainly were delicious! 🙂
Oh my goodness, what a clever idea! These look incredible!!
Thanks so much Swah! 🙂
Yay, I’m finally able to comment on your blog!! I never used to be able to since I didn’t have an account to any of the things you used to need to be able to comment, if that makes sense 🙂 Oh my gosh, these look INCREDIBLE!! Meringues and snickers, two of my favourite things, I definitely need to make these!
Hi Jasmine, thank you so much for stopping by! I am glad you are able to comment now 🙂 Snickers and meringues are two of my favourite things now too! Hope you enjoy.