I remember my first meringue like it was yesterday. An easy 5 ingredients recipe with its crispy texture is a perfect delight for your taste buds and treat for your eyes. This is my go-to recipe and it’s simply irresistible. You can play around with the colors, topping and piping tips.
Ingredients
4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract/essence of your choice
Desired food gel color/powder
Pinch of cream of tartar/salt
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 110° C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat and set aside.
2. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites and tartar/salt in a medium speed until they are frothy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer with whisk attachment.
3. Add the vanilla extract, food color and the sugar spoon by spoon and continue beating in high speed until stiff glossy peak is formed.
4. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with star tip and pipe them into an inch wide swirls. These cookies won’t spread, so you can pipe them 1-inch apart.
5. Straight into the oven, bake them at 110° C for 1 and 1/2 hours and allow them to sit them in the oven for 30 more minutes or until it’s cooled completely.
6. Store them in an air tight container and it’ll be good for 2 weeks.
Tips
Try to separate the egg whites carefully, even a drop of yolk will spoil the peaks.
Make sure your bowl is clean, greasy bowl will prevent the egg whites from reaching stiff peaks. I rub the bowl with half of a lemon and wipe it with a tissue before using.
Do not open the oven while baking.
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