Raspberry & Chocolate Toasted Meringue Popsicles

The raspberry and chocolate toasted meringue popsicles taste great because they are sweet, sour, and creamy all at the same time. To make a syrup, fresh raspberries are cooked down. Light meringue and rich dark chocolate are then whipped into the syrup. After the popsicles are frozen until firm, a layer of toasted meringue is added on top to make them look nice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and water

Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down and mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes

Let cool

Melt dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth

Let cool slightly

In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form

Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form

Gently fold cooled raspberry mixture into the beaten egg whites until just combined

Layer the raspberry-meringue mixture and melted chocolate alternately into popsicle molds

Insert popsicle sticks and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours or overnight

Before serving, if desired, toast the tops of the frozen popsicles with a culinary torch until the meringue is lightly browned and crispy