These Vegan Meringue Pops make fantastic gifts or stocking fillers. They are great to have to give to people as they leave to make them feel special. The fact these meringue pops are vegan means more people get to enjoy them. These are crisp and dissolve on your tongue as you bite into them, utterly gorgeous. The decoration is completely up to you and can be a lovely fun activity to do with the whole family over the festive period. They are certain to bring a smile to anyone who receives one.
As a child the only time I got to experience the joy of meringue was for a special occasion. These would not be homemade they would be from one of two places, the local posh hotel restaurant or at a lunch at the church. It was always a treat if meringue was on the menu and still to this day I find them a bit special. This is almost at odds to what they are made of; usually egg whites and sugar or in this case aquafaba and sugar. But there is something very special about the magic these ingredients create.
These are made using aquafaba, this is the water that comes from soaking beans. However if you don’t wish to use a tin of chickpeas you can buy aquafaba packaged ready. I use this brand OGGS it is available in UK supermarkets. It lasts for a while so I often have a carton tucked away. I know aquafaba has suddenly become a little more trendy and so people are looking to try it for themselves. It does take more whisking and so I wouldn’t recommend attempting this by hand. You need an electric whisk either handheld or stand mixer.
For years I have made up delicious hampers as gifts, these Vegan Meringue Pops are going to be included in this years. I love how the decoration on each pop is slightly different. You can completely customise them to your wishes. They don’t need to be festive they can be for any event – even if that event is that it is Friday. If you are using sprinkles the temperature is low enough that you can add them before baking. However if you want to use icing then do this after you have cooked them.
If you are looking for other ideas for edible gifts this Christmas then take a look at these:
Mince Pie Baklava
Brown Sugar Shortbread
Three Ingredient Fudge
Easy Chocolate Bark Bars
Rocky Road Christmas Pudding
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Turkish Delight
I really hope you love these Vegan Meringue Pops, let me know what you think in the comments below. Share your pictures with me on social media use #CUBBintheKitchen to be featured in my stories.
Happy Eating!
Vegan Meringue Pops
Ingredients
- 100 g Aquafaba
- 0.5 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 150 g Caster Sugar
- Lollipop Sticks
- Sprinkles to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 100°C or 90°C Fan and line two baking sheets with baking parchment.Add the Aquafaba & Cream of Tartar to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Then whisk until you have soft peaks. If you tip the bowl the mix shouldn't slip down the bowl – if it moves keep on whisking. this will take somewhere around 7-10 minutes.You want to use an electric for this as Aquafaba takes longer to whip up.
- Whilst you are still whisking add in the sugar 1 spoon at a time – too much and the aquafaba will deflate. Allow the sugar to be incorporated between each spoonful.Once all incorporated it will be stiff and glossy. Add to a piping bag and prepare to pipe.
- Pipe a dot then place a lollipop stick onto it. Then pipe a rosette over the top of the stick starting from the centre and working out.Then decorate with sprinkles if using and bake until crisp and firm – this will take between 2 and 3 hours.After this turn the oven off and leave them in there for 2 hours then remove and enjoy.Store them in an airtight container.
