How to Make Meringue
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How to Make Meringue
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Learn how to make Meringue, a crunchy topping with a soft interior, for elevated desserts all year round. Discover all the secrets to light and pillowy meringue, then put it to work on pies, tarts, cookies, pavlovas, and more.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 egg whites at room temperature (see note 1)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (see note 2)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Separate the egg whites and place in a very clean glass or metal bowl (plastic bowls can have a greasy film that prevents foaming). Try to separate the eggs without leaving even a trace of yolk in the whites as the fat in the yolk can prevent the whites from developing the volume you want.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar and water to boil and cook until mixture is slightly thickened and syrupy, about 3 to 4 minutes (235 degrees on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- In a stand mixer fit with the whisk, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, whip egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt together on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
- Increase mixer speed to medium-high and whip until whites are shiny and soft peaks form, about 1 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to medium and slowly drizzle warm syrup (avoid the whisk attachment and sides of bowl). Add vanilla, increase speed to medium-high, and whip until mixture has cooled slightly and is very thick and shiny, about 3 to 6 minutes.
- Pile the whipped meringue onto your warm dessert and bake until the peaks are gently browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Or, brown with a handheld kitchen torch.
Notes
- Egg whites: Both the age and temperature of the egg whites matter. Older eggs work better for meringue, and room-temp eggs whip up faster.
- Cream of tartar: Meringue needs an acid, and cream of tartar produces a more stable meringue than vinegar and lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.02mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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