These Coffee Meringues offer a delightful treat to accompany your tea or coffee. These airy morsels deliver a surprisingly light and crispy texture that melts in your mouth. Enjoy them as a perfect afternoon snack or a light dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings without the heavy feeling of traditional sweets.

These cookies are simple to create; just whip egg whites with a touch of cream of tartar and your choice of powdered sweetener. The magic happens as the egg whites transform into a cloud-like base, ready to capture the delicate flavors you choose to infuse. For a delightful flavor variation, feel free to substitute the coffee with vanilla, almond, or any other extract that sparks your culinary imagination.

The possibilities are endless, allowing you to create a range of meringues to suit your mood and preferences. The coffee extract is created by combining instant coffee with a minimal amount of water, making it stronger to ensure a noticeable flavor in the meringue. Feel free to use decaf instant coffee for enjoyment at any time of day, ensuring you can indulge in these treats whenever the craving strikes.

Unlike traditional meringues loaded with sugar, these boast a longer shelf life due to the absence of sugar, which typically absorbs moisture. This means you can prepare a batch and enjoy them over several days, maintaining their delightful crispness. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their delicate texture and prevent them from becoming soft.

These meringues are not just a standalone treat; consider crumbling them over coffee for a delightful textural contrast and an extra burst of flavor.