Meringues

Meringues are very popular with our family and friends and we love having them as a serve yourself dessert, with many toppings you make them up with your favourite combinations.

Meringues are a great make ahead dessert as they keep very well stored in an airtight container layered between greaseproof paper.

Meringues

Crispy meringues

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 15

Ingredients

  

• 2 Egg Whites
• 1/2 Cup Castor Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla Essence

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven 120 C.
• In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer beat the egg whites on low until foamy then on medium until they form peaks that hold their shape.
  
• Gradually add the sugar 1 Tbsp at a time, beating until the sugar is dissolved.
• Beat in vanilla and Cream of Tartar. The meringue should be thick and glossy.
  
• You could add a couple of drops of food colouring at this stage if you wish to.
• Either spoon on to lined oven trays I use dessert spoon size, or pipe from a piping bag.
  
• Bake in oven for 1 hour, cool in oven to help dry the meringue out.
  

Notes

You can make mini meringues using teaspoons.

Your can make meringue nests by piping a bit larger and with a rim around the edge.

Serve with cream and your choice of berries, fruits, grated chocolate, lemon curd, sauces etc.

Keyword Dessert, Meringues