Chocolate meringue with almonds
Description
The relatively low calorie content of this dessert will make it popular among those who are watching their figure.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Sift together powdered sugar, ground almonds, and cocoa powder. Before beating the egg whites, make sure the mixing bowl is completely dry and clean. Using a mixer at medium speed, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Increase the speed and continue beating, adding powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time. Beat until the whites become very thick, white, and hold their shape. Beat in vanilla extract.
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Step 2
2. Add the dry ingredients and finely chopped chocolate to the egg whites, gently mixing with a large rubber spatula. Using a spoon, place meringue portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 5 cm apart. Dust the meringues with powdered sugar.
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Step 3
3. Bake for 10 minutes, then, without opening the oven door, reduce the oven temperature to 93 degrees and continue baking for 1 hour. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the meringues stand in a dry, cool place (but not in the refrigerator) until they reach room temperature. Then remove the meringues from the baking sheets and serve.