Basic Meringue

Food Fact #1: What is meringue?

Meringue is whipped egg whites often combined with sugar that can be either baked, as a topping on meringue pies, or as cookies or shells for specific desserts. Unbaked meringue is used to fluff up popular dessert favorites like chocolate mousse.

By Amy Beh

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• A pinch of cream of tartar
• 100g castor sugar
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Method

Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Reduce the speed (this is to prevent sugar from flying out).
Add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until well combined.
Beat until meringue is thick and glossy and sugar has completely dissolved. Do not overbeat or the meringue will collapse.
Tip: Make sure egg whites are at room temperature as cold egg whites incorporate less air .
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