Ingredients
2ea Large egg whites at room temperature
1/2C Sugar
Pinch Cream of tartar
Gel paste food coloring in assorted colors
Process
Preheat the oven to 175F
Place the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heat proof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water
Whisk until the sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes)
Transfer to a mixer
Beat with the mixer on medium high speed until stiff, glossy, peaks form (about 7 minutes)
Divide the mixture into batches and tint each batch with food coloring as desired.
Transfer to pastry bags fitted with medium open star tips
Pipe the hearts 1/2 to 1” thick onto parchment lined baking sheets
Bake for 2 hours
Turn the oven off and let the meringues stand in the oven for 8 hours (overnight)
Meringues can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks
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