"Adding citrus zest to meringue cookies is an easy way to brighten their flavor and balance their sweetness. Finely grated lemon, orange, lime, and even grapefruit add welcome acidity to meringue. The best way to incorporate citrus zest is to mix it with your sugar. The citrus oils will transfer to the sugar granules, which will distribute the flavor and fragrance more evenly when added to the egg whites."
"Unlike citrus juice, which would add too much moisture, zest delivers concentrated citrus notes without affecting the delicate structure of the cookie. The result is a light, airy cookie that tastes fresh and lively. Beyond flavor, citrus zest adds a pleasing, clean, bright fragrance to meringue. It's a simple way to make meringues smell as good as they taste. Citrus zest also pairs well with other add-ins, such as chocolate, nuts, and dried herbs."
Meringue is made from egg whites and sugar whipped to peaks and baked low and slow until crisp and cloud-like. Low‑moisture, low‑fat add-ins can elevate flavor and texture without collapsing the foam. Citrus zest, cocoa powder, toasted nuts, and dried herbs are effective choices. Mixing citrus zest with sugar transfers the oils to the granules for even flavor distribution; avoid citrus juice because it introduces too much moisture. Select add-ins that complement the meringue without weighing it down. Suggested pairings include orange with dark chocolate and hazelnuts, lime with coconut, and lemon with basil or white chocolate.
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