Description
Sweet French “Classic Meringue” whisks egg whites and sugar into cloud-like peaks of delicate perfection. Light, crisp confections melt on your palate, promising a heavenly dessert experience that delights culinary enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites
Stabilizing Ingredient:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
Sweetening Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Instructions
- Carefully separate egg whites from yolks, allowing whites to gradually warm to room temperature for optimal volume and texture.
- Position oven rack in the upper third and preheat to 350F (175C), ensuring even heat distribution.
- Using a clean, dry electric mixer, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft, billowy peaks form and hold their shape momentarily.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, continuously beating at medium-high speed until meringue transforms into thick, glossy peaks that stand upright and maintain pristine structure.
- Gently transfer meringue mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, using a spatula to create elegant swirls or peaks as desired.
- Carefully place tray in preheated oven, baking for approximately 10 minutes until edges turn delicate golden brown and surface appears crisp and light.
- Remove from oven and allow meringues to cool completely at room temperature, which helps maintain their crisp exterior and tender interior, then store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
- Egg temperature matters critically for achieving perfect volume and stability in meringues.
- Use absolutely clean, grease-free bowls and whisks to ensure proper egg white whipping.
- Gradually adding sugar prevents deflating delicate egg white structure and creates smoother texture.
- Low and slow baking helps develop crisp exterior while maintaining soft, marshmallow-like interior.
- Prep Time: Time to bring egg whites to room temperature (approximately 30 minutes)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 48 tsp
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 tsp
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg