Meringues
Crisp white meringues with a soft marshmallow centre, made with egg whites and caster sugar and baked slowly.
What Goes With It
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Lemon curd
- Sparkling wine
How to Cook Meringues
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Heat the oven to 100°C / 210°F and line two trays. Wipe the mixing bowl with the lemon juice.
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Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Add the sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking for 5 minutes until glossy and smooth.
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Pipe or spoon 12 nests onto the trays.
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Bake for 90 minutes until crisp and easy to lift. Turn the oven off and cool them inside.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Use a spotlessly clean bowl.
Add the sugar slowly.
If your oven runs hot, check at 70 minutes.
Do not open the oven door while they cool.
Storing and Reheating
Keeps in an airtight tin for 1 week, without cream.
Common Questions
How long does Meringues take to make?
About 1 hour 45 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 12.
What are the key tips for making Meringues?
Use a spotlessly clean bowl. Add the sugar slowly. If your oven runs hot, check at 70 minutes. Do not open the oven door while they cool.
What should I serve with Meringues?
Whipped cream; Fresh berries; Lemon curd; Sparkling wine.
How should Meringues be stored?
Keeps in an airtight tin for 1 week, without cream.
Is Meringues suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and low-carb. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Meringues?
About 76 kcal per serving, with 1 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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