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Almond Meringue

Serves 1

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Eggs, Tree nuts. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (120 g / 3 ea.) egg whites
  • 4 oz (120 g) superfine sugar
  • 4 oz (120 g) almond meal

Method

  1. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
  2. Add the sugar, a little at a time, and continue beating to firm peaks.
  3. Fold in the almond meal carefully, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Draw circles of the desired diameter on the paper using a pair of compasses or a dinner plate.
  6. Fill a pastry bag with the meringue and starting in the centre, then pipe a spiral of meringue toward the outer edge to form a flat disc about ½ inch thick.
  7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 25 minutes until hard and dry.
  8. Allow to cool before peeling off the paper.