Meringue
By chimo on (updated on )Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- 1.15 gram cream of tartar (3/8 teaspoon)
- 75 gram sugar (3/8 cup)
Directions
- Remove eggs from the refrigerator and separate, as they will separate best cold.
- Allow egg whites to reach room temperature to allow them to whip to their fullest.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour eggs whites into a spotlessly-clean bowl.
- Whip the egg whites until they are glossy and smooth
- Add the cream of tartar to help the egg whites hold their form.
- Slowly add the sugar to the egg whites about a tablespoon at a time, beating after each addition until the sugar is incorporated.
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue on top of pre-baked or no-bake dessert
- Place about 4 inches under the heat and bake for about 10 minutes, until golden.
Note: consider using the egg yolks for creme brulee.
Adjusted from: https://addapinch.com/how-to-make-meringue-recipe/