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France

French Meringue

Also called common meringue, French meringue is a simple meringue made by whipping egg whites and beating in granulated sugar. It can be baked into cookies or a crispy base for pavlova, vacherin, or other desserts.

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

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (250 g) egg whites
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar or a few drops lemon juice
  • 8 oz (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (250 g) superfine sugar or sifted confectioners' sugar

Method

  1. Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until they reach soft peaks.
  2. Add the first amount of sugar, little by little, while beating by hand or machine.
  3. Whip until stiff.
  4. Stop beating and fold in the remaining sugar, if used, with a spatula.
  5. Use as desired or in your recipe.