How To Make Meringue II
French cuisine offers some of the most decadent sweet treats that you could possibly have. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to Europe or to your nearby bakeshop to try them for yourself. With these French dessert recipes, you can treat your sweet tooth to a homemade rendition of last course classics. What could be more satisfying than sprinkling your personal touch onto your favorite desserts? Feel free to explore your options below and get started!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a clean and dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add the sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract while continuing to beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
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Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in desired shapes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp and dry to the touch. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
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Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional 30 minutes to cool and dry completely.
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Serve the meringues as is or use them as a topping for desserts like lemon meringue pie or strawberry shortcake.
Nutrition
- Calories : 100kcal
- Total Fat : 0g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 40mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 24g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 24g
- Protein : 2g
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