Suspiros
Airy Meringue Recipe
One bite of these airy Suspiros will make you float away on a magical cloud of zesty sweetness...
During the holiday season or for any celebration throughout the year, we whip up these festive, delightfully refreshing, and feather-light Suspiros. These little wonders are incredibly easy to make and take you to a lovely journey down memory lane right to our childhood!
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During the holiday season or for any celebration throughout the year, we whip up these festive, delightfully refreshing, and feather-light Suspiros. These little wonders are incredibly easy to make and take you to a lovely journey down memory lane right to our childhood!
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Why We Love It!
- Nostalgia: Suspiros bring back sweet childhood memories with family and friends...
- Light and Refreshing: We love the airy texture with gooey center and delicate zesty sweetness.
- Easy to Make: This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients and comes together in no time.
- Eye-Catching Presentation: With their crispy light, fluffy appearance, Suspiros are not just delicious; they’re also a feast for the eyes!
What are Suspiros?
Suspiros are beloved meringue treats found across Spain, Southern Europe, and Latin America, where they are also known as merenguitos. The Spanish name Suspiros, or 'sighs' in English, poetically reflects their airy, melt-in-the-mouth texture. This recipe is wonderfully simple: whip egg whites with sugar until stiff, pipe into small shapes, or spoon the meringue mixture into small mounds on a baking tray. Bake, or rather dry them in the oven, until they’re crisp on the outside and marshmallow-soft on the inside. We like to add a touch of fresh lime juice and green lime zest for an extra zing. Suspiros are perfect for a light, sweet bite that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy - these clouds of sweetness disappear all too quickly!
Ingredients
Suspiros
left to right top to bottom -Â check 'Recipe' below for quantity info
- Seasalt
- Powdered Sugar: This fine sugar dissolves easily and gives Suspiros their light texture.
- Lime: We use organic lime as we will zest it. Check the recipe card as we will not use the same amount of lime for the zest as for the juice!
- Granulated Sugar: This helps stabilize the egg whites and creates the crispy exterior.
- Egg Whites: Use super fresh eggs!
- Corn Starch: A pinch helps make the Suspiros light and fluffy.
How To Make Suspiros
Heat
First of all pre-heat your oven to 200-215°F (90-100°C)
De-grease
Beat!
Then, start by adding the egg whites to the mixer and beat them until they become frothy.Blend in Sugar
Now, add the granulated sugar and continue beating until well combined.
Blend in Baking powder & Salt
Add the baking powder and a pinch of salt, and beat until well combined.
Add Powdered Sugar
Zest & Juice
Zest the limes and juice the required amount. You'll need more lime for zest than for juice, so check the Recipe card below for the correct proportions.
Add the zest and the juice to the mixture and beat everything one last time until it is light and firm.
Shape & Bake
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray. For 'meringue kisses', take a piping bag and fill it with the whipped egg whites using a spatula.
Push it down firmly into the tip and have fun piping different shapes onto the parchment paper. We work with different shapes and sizes - smaller ones will be completely crispy, while larger ones will be more moist inside.
No piping bag needed! We also love to easily spoon the mixture onto the baking tray for a rustic, effortless look.
Then, place the baking tray in the oven and bake for about 60 minutes, checking regularly.
Serve...
After about 60 minutes, check the meringues. They don’t need to crack on the outside, but when they do, they sure are well baked. When they're not cracked, test one meringue to see if it's crispy on the outside. If not, pop them back in the oven until they are.
Then, take your Suspiros out, let them cool, and place them on a nice plate.
Let the party begin!
Serving Tips & Pairings
- Berries: Serve Suspiros with a mix of fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
- Coulis: We serve it with a simple raspberry sauce for a liquid and tangy twist!
- Chocolate: Dip half in delicious melted dark chocolate or drizzle it over, then let the chocolate set.
- Cake: Use Suspiros as decoration on all types of cakes.
- Portions: Have fun with the sizes—serve them small, per portion, or make one large to break at the table as a sharing dessert!
- Drinks:
- Enjoy it with coffee or a matcha latte.
- Suspiros pair great with our Rum Sour... And they're deliciously light and very festive with Champagne or Cava.
Substitutions & Variations
- Chocolate Suspiros: Add cocoa powder to the meringue mixture for a chocolate version.
- Vanilla flavoring: Instead of lime and lime zest, try fresh vanilla or vanilla extract.
- Citrus: Swap lime for orange, lemon, tangerine, or clementine.
- Nuts: Fold in finely chopped nuts, like almonds or pistachios, for a different texture and flavor.
- Matcha: Mix in matcha powder for a green tea-flavored variation.
FAQs
The way to pronounce it in English is ‘suhs-pea-rohs’, with the stress on ‘pea’.
That can vary with each oven… We baked the same meringue mixture at the same temperature in two different ovens, and one batch turned out whiter than the other. The ovens are just slightly calibrated differently. We love both ‘shades’ equally, and they taste exactly the same!
Store meringues in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 10 days, or leave them out in the open air. They might dry out more but will stay delicious! Avoid humidity, as they’ll soften.
Recipe
Suspiros
Ingredients
- 300 g egg white
- 360 g granulated sugar
- 240 g powdered sugar
- 10 g corn starch
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 pieces lime - organic - for the zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - use the zested limes
Instructions
- First of all pre-heat your oven to 200-215°F (90-100°C)
- To keep your egg whites from staying flat and whip up perfect fluffy peaks, make sure your bowl and whisk are completely grease- and moisture-free. Any leftover oil or water will ruin your foam. Simply wash your tools with hot, soapy water, dry them thoroughly, and you're all set.
- Then, start by adding the egg whites to the mixer and beat them until they become frothy.
- Now, add the granulated sugar and continue beating until well combined.
- Add the baking powder and a pinch of salt, and beat until well combined.
- Add the powdered sugar and whip the mixture until light and fluffy.
- Zest the limes and juice the required amount. You'll need more lime for zest than for juice, so check the ingredient amounts for the correct proportions.Add the zest and the juice to the mixture and beat everything one last time until it is light and firm.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray. For 'meringue kisses', take a piping bag and fill it with the whipped egg whites using a spatula.Push it down firmly into the tip and have fun piping different shapes onto the parchment paper.We work with different shapes and sizes - smaller ones will be completely crispy, while larger ones will be more moist inside.No piping bag needed! We also love to easily spoon the mixture onto the baking tray for a rustic, effortless look.Then, place the baking tray in the oven and bake for about 60 minutes, checking regularly.
- After about 60 minutes, check the meringues. They don’t need to crack on the outside, but when they do, they sure are well baked. When they're not cracked, test one meringue to see if it's crispy on the outside. If not, pop them back in the oven until they are.Then, take your Suspiros out, let them cool, and place them on a nice plate.Let the party begin!
Notes
- Seasalt
- Powdered Sugar: This fine sugar dissolves easily and gives Suspiros their light texture.
- Lime: We use organic lime as we will zest it. Check the ingredient amounts above as we will not use the same amount of lime for the zest as for the juice!
- Granulated Sugar: This helps stabilize the egg whites and creates the crispy exterior.
- Egg Whites: Use super fresh eggs!
- Corn Starch:Â A pinch helps make the Suspiros light and fluffy.
Nutrition
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