Mocha Meringue Bark

Mocha Meringue Bark
Mocha Meringue Bark is a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly dessert. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 119 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have sugar, instant espresso powder, egg whites, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
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Put 1/4 cup blanched almonds and 1 teaspoon sugar into a food processor and pulse until it resembles cornmeal; reserve. Finely chop the remaining almonds.
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In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt until very soft peaks have formed. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and espresso powder. With the mixer running on low, slowly add in the sugar and the espresso powder, 1 tablespoon at a time, whipping just to the stiff peak stage, (do not overbeat). Gently fold in the reserved almond flour.
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With a large offset spatula, spread the meringue batter on the lined baking sheet in an even layer, about 1/2-inch thick.
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Sprinkle the finely chopped almonds and chocolate chips evenly over the surface of the meringue and bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, leaving the meringue in the oven to dry out further and cool for an additional 1 hour.
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Note: If meringue gets chewy, put it back into a 200 degree F oven for about 30 minutes, turn off the oven and let dry inside the oven while it cools.
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To serve, break the meringue into pieces. Leftover meringues can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature in a dry cool place for up to 3 days.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 15 m.
Servings6
Health Score0
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