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Meringue Bunnies

Meringue Bunnies

Have you ever tried making meringues at home? They are made by adding sugar to whipped egg whites and often piped in traditional kiss shapes and baked. Pretty easy, but you guys know I can’t resist a twist on sweet treats. So … Here come some bunnies in perfectly pastel colors for spring.

Superfine Sugar

The recipe I use calls for superfine sugar or caster sugar and heating it in the oven for a few minutes to make it easier to dissolve when incorporating into the egg whites. This brand is from India Tree and I have found it at Fresh Market in the past.

Making Meringue

Making meringues is relatively easy and a great recipe to know for last minute, two-ingredient treats. Basically you whip egg whites, add sugar and whip until stiff peaks form, pipe them and bake (more specifics in the recipe below) but that’s the super quick overview.

Meringue Stiff Peak

Stiff meringue. This is what you are looking for and if you turn your whisk upside down, it should stay put without falling off.

Now for meringue bunnies. Let’s hop to it.

Piped Meringue Bunny Shapes

I tinted the meringue batter with a drop or two of food coloring to tint it pink and yellow.

Always start small and add additional drops if needed to achieve a darker shade.

Piping Bunny Meringues

To pipe traditional kisses, hold your piping bag straight up and down, starting with more pressure and then less pressure as you pull away and release.

For these bunnies, the approach is a little different. Start with the ears and pipe at an angle close to the baking sheet. Use more pressure when you start and slightly less pressure as you pull down and away against the baking sheet. This will give the ears a slightly tapered look. 

Look at the bunnies on the left… the ripples in the meringue are because I did not do a great job of maintaining even pressure as I piped and released. The bunny on the right is much smoother. It just takes practice and getting comfortable with piping.

Once the ears are piped, overlap the ears with more meringue holding it straight up and down or slightly angled. Pipe until you have a nice round ball of meringue that covers a good portion of the bottom part of the ears. Too little of an overlap and the ears will break apart due to not enough support.

Piped Meringue Bunny Shapes

The consistence of the meringue makes it difficult to pull the piping bag away without forming a pointed tip every time. To remove for smoother bunnies, take a toothpick and very gently on just the surface of the meringue, swirl any points until they disappear.

They’ll bake up almost exactly as they are piped.

You can leave them like this or decorate them. Here’s how I did it.

Piped Meringue Bunnies

Pink heart sprinkles made perfect little noses. I attached them with a dot of melted candy coating.

Making Meringue Bunnies

Cuties!

Decorating Meringue Bunnies

Then I used a black edible ink writing pen to make eyes and mouths.

This is the first time I’ve used this Nomeca brand of pens and I love the tapered tip and how nicely it functioned almost like a paintbrush with thicks and thins on the porous surface of the meringue. 

You can stop here or add a few more details.

Let’s use the pink pen.

Meringue Bunnies

Draw on a few whiskers if you like.

Meringue Bunnies

And then outline the ears for even more character. Too cute!

Meringue Bunnies

Meringue Bunnies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

Meringue

  • 300 g superfine sugar (1-1/2 cups)
  • 150 grams egg whites (from about 5 eggs)

Optional items for decorating

  • Food coloring (like Americolor or Wilton Color right)
  • heart sprinkles
  • black and pink edible ink writing pens
  • Ateco 804 decorating tip
  • piping bags
  • very small amount of candy coating, melted

Instructions

  1. Measure ingredients using a scale. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, pour in sugar and bake for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the edges just begin to melt.
  2. Meanwhile, pour egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer (make sure it’s clean) fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on low allowing bubbles to form, increase to high and continue whisking until stiff peaks form and you can turn the bowl upside down without the egg whites falling out.
  3. Remove the sugar from the oven and begin whisking egg whites again at high speed. Add one big spoonful of sugar at a time, ensuring that the egg whites come back to stiff peaks after each addition.
  4. Once all the sugar is added, continue to whisk for 5-7 minutes. You should be able to rub the mixture between your fingers and not feel any grit from the sugar. You know it’s ready to use when it forms a smooth shiny peak on the tip of your finger.
  5. Decrease oven temperature to 200 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a dab of meringue on four corners of pan and press parchment paper on top to hold it down flat.
  6. For pastel bunnies, tint meringue with a drop or two of food coloring. Very gently fold the color into the meringue until incorporated, and without over mixing.
  7. To make bunnies, fit a piping bag with an Ateco 804 tip or similar and fill with meringue. Hold decorating bag at an angle and pipe a pair of lines about 2 inches long, pull towards you with even pressure, tapering off as you release. Then pipe a larger circular shape of meringue so it overlaps the bottom of the ears. Make sure enough meringue overlaps the ears to offer support when baked. Too little overlap and the ears will break apart.
  8. When piping meringue, small peaks can form when you pull the piping bag away and release. Use a toothpick just on the surface of the meringue to gently swirl the peak away until it disappears.
  9. Bake at 200 degrees for 30-40 minutes until the meringues can easily be lifted off the parchment paper with bases in tact. To be safe, I usually remove or peel the paper away from the bottom. This will also help avoid breakage of the ears that can be more delicate. Let cool completely.
  10. To decorate, add a heart sprinkle nose using a dot of melted candy coating. Draw on eyes, ears, mouths and whiskers using an edible ink writing pen. (Nomeco Brand worked really well.)
  11. Meringues stored in an airtight container will keep for up to two weeks.

Notes

Source: Adapted from The Meringue Girls Cookbook, 2014 published by Chronicle Books

Meringue Bunnies

Hope you enjoy and wishing you a Happy Hoppy Easter!

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  2. These are absolutely adorable! I just made these with my kids last weekend and they loved piping the ears and adding the pink noses. The trick to getting those crisp edges is letting the meringue rest in the piping bag for a few minutes before you start. Reminds me of when I used Seedanceai to make a cute baking tutorial video – this recipe would be perfect for a little stop-motion or step-by-step guide. Going to try the chocolate version next time!

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  4. Oh my goodness, these meringue bunnies are just precious! Such a delightful and clever treat for spring.

  5. These pastel meringue bunnies are such a creative spring twist on classic kisses. They look absolutely adorable and delicious!

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  8. These meringue bunnies are such a cute idea! I found the detail about piping them into shapes instead of just traditional kisses really interesting. I’ve made meringues with sugar and egg whites before, but I can’t wait to see your creative spin on them!

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  20. The bit about using pink heart sprinkles for noses made me smile! I’ve often wondered how to get that professional look, and now I know that edible ink pens can be so versatile. I might try this out during a coffee break.

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  22. These marshmallows are so cute. They look really delicious. That’s great!

  23. These Meringue Bunnies are absolutely adorable and perfect for spring! I really appreciate the detailed tip about heating the sugar in the oven to help it dissolve—I had no idea that was the secret to such a smooth finish. The addition of the pink heart sprinkles for noses and the edible ink details makes them look so professional yet sweet. Thank you for such a thorough, step-by-step guide!

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  26. These meringue bunnies are almost too adorable to eat!
    great to see the process broken down into manageable steps, even for a beginner like me.
    I might have to give these a try and see if mine turn out as cute!

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  29. Those bunny meringues are adorable! I’ve always been intimidated to try meringues, but yours look so perfect. It reminds me of how satisfying it is to combine simple elements to create something beautiful. Speaking of satisfying, have you ever played Suika Game? It’s a simple puzzle game where you merge fruits, kinda like making your own sweet creation! It’s surprisingly addictive and a great way to unwind.

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  31. Absolutely adorable! These meringue bunnies are the perfect sweet touch for spring. I love the creative twist on a classic treat and the decorating tips are so helpful. Can’t wait to try piping my own little bunny family!

  32. They turned out very beautiful, I like them a lot. It’s a nice example, and thank you for that.

  33. These meringue bunnies look so delicate and adorable! A perfect treat for spring or Easter celebrations.

  34. These meringue bunnies are super cute and perfect for Easter! Love how light and fluffy they look — such a fun baking project.

  35. These meringue bunnies are absolutely adorable! Perfect for Easter or any spring celebration — cute and sweet at the same time. Thanks for sharing!

  36. Meringue Bunnies sound absolutely adorable! I really appreciate you explaining that meringues are just sugar added to whipped egg whites and then piped. It sounds pretty easy, but your hint that you can’t quite manage makes me so curious about what’s coming next! Can’t wait to read more.

  37. Love your ideas. Your directions are so through.
    I look forward to seeing new ideas.

  38. Hi Angie – these are really cute. :)

    Do you think using superfine sugar made in the food processor would work?
    Thanks,
    Sheila

  39. Sooooooooooo TALENTED!

  40. Too cute !

  41. These are adorable!! (Everything you make is precious) I have made many meringues but have never warmed the sugar in the oven. (Who knew!!) I cannot wait to try this method. Thank you!! 

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