Chocolate kisses with espresso

Encase melted chocolate in clouds of meringue for a magical melting moment, then relax with a kiss in one hand and a cup of espresso in the other.

Recipe «Chocolate kisses with espresso» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 20 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 4 egg whites, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, 215g caster sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted, 155g almond meal , 1 tsp almond essence, 100g good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped, Espresso coffee, to serve .

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites 
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 
• 215g caster sugar 
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted 
• 155g almond meal 
• 1 tsp almond essence 
• 100g good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped 
• Espresso coffee, to serve 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
2. Use an electric beater to whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean, dry bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves. Use a metal spoon to fold in the cocoa powder, almond meal and almond essence until well combined.
3. Spoon mixture into a piping bag with a fluted 1cm-diameter nozzle. Pipe sixty 2cm-round meringues, about 2cm apart, onto 1 tray. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until meringues are crisp. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
4. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan half-filled with simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water). Use a metal spoon to stir until chocolate melts.
5. Dip base of 1 meringue into chocolate and sandwich with another meringue. Repeat with remaining meringues and chocolate. Place on tray and set aside for 10 minutes to set. Serve with coffee