Separate the eggs and save the yolks for another use.
Pour the whites into a clean bowl.
Whisk on a low to medium speed until the whites begin to froth, then add the sugar one spoonful at a time until the whites become glossy and begin to peak.
Whisk in the rose water.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spoon the egg white mixture onto the tray.
Drip one or two drops of red coloring onto each meringue and then use a spoon to swirl the color in.
Set the tray in the middle of the oven and bake for 1 hour, then switch the oven off and leave the meringues there without opening the door for another 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
I made these last night in smaller form (this recipe for me yielded 16 small meringues) for a pre-Valentine's day party with friends. I baked 30 minutes to adjust for the size change so they would stay mallow-y in the middle, and before I baked I made tiny central indents which, out of the oven, I filled with whipped cream. We sprinkled strawberry pop-rocks on top and served with pink champagne and it was very cute!
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