Gather these four simple ingredients to whip up your meringue mushrooms:
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- Egg Whites: 2 large egg whites (about 60g total), at room temperature for maximum volume. The Kitchn offers a great egg-separating tutorial.
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- Icing Sugar: ½ cup (60g), also called powdered or confectioners’ sugar, for sweetness and structure.
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- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1-2 teaspoons, for dusting the caps to mimic dirt. Opt for Dutch-processed for a deeper flavor.
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- Dark Chocolate: 2 ounces (50-60g), melted, to “glue” the caps and stems together. Use 70% cocoa for a rich taste—Bon Appétit has melting tips.
Equipment
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- Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
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- Piping bag with a ½-inch round tip
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- Baking sheet and parchment paper
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- Small saucepan (for bain-marie)
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- Wire rack (optional, for cooling)