- 24
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups blanched hazelnuts(6 ounces), toasted
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- coarse salt
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 350F, with rack in upper and lower thirds. In a food processor, pulse hazelnuts until finely ground. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set bowl over (not in) a pot with 2 inches simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until warm to the touch, about 3 minutes. Remove bowl from heat and, using an electric mixer, beat mixture on high until thick and glossy,3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, fold in hazelnuts.
2. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cracked on top, about 18 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let meringues cool to room temperature. (Store in an airtight container, up to 3 days.
Makes 24