What to do with leftover egg whites? Sweet meringues, OF COURSE??

It was difficult to find the right recipe, but after many trials, I finally found the perfect balance between sugar and egg whites!
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Chocolate and Egg Whites CakeCHOCOLATE AND EGG WHITES CAKE

CACAO MERINGUES

Pavlova with raspberries and blackberriesPAVLOVA WITH RASPBERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES
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HOW MANY TYPES OF MERINGUE EXIST IN BAKING?
Italian, French, and Swiss meringue: all the types of meringue you can make
Without delving into their origins, let’s talk about the different types of meringue you can prepare, which are 3:
Italian meringue;
French meringue;
Swiss meringue.
The main difference between the various kinds of meringue lies in the preparation method and cooking.
ITALIAN MERINGUE
Let’s start with Italian meringue. It’s possibly the most challenging type of meringue to prepare, requiring the use of a stand mixer and a kitchen thermometer for optimal results.
While the egg whites are being whipped in the stand mixer, the sugar should be dissolved with water in a saucepan and heated until it reaches 121°C (250°F).
At this point, while the egg whites continue to whip, the hot sugar is slowly poured in a thin stream into the bowl of the mixer.
Italian meringue can be used to enrich mousses and semifreddos or as a decoration for other typical Italian desserts; to give it the classic slightly browned appearance, it can be gratinated in the oven or caramelized with a kitchen torch.
FRENCH MERINGUE
The French meringue is perhaps the most renowned and prepared type of meringue, just like the famous French macarons. It is made by preparing a mixture containing equal amounts of sugar and egg whites.
Start by whipping the egg whites in the stand mixer or with an electric beater; when they are stiff peaks, gradually add the sugar and continue to mix until well incorporated.
Once ready, you can shape the French meringue as desired and place it to dry in the oven at a temperature of 50/ 60°C (120-140°F).
French meringue is used to prepare classic spumoni and as a base for meringue pie.
SWISS MERINGUE
The preparation of Swiss meringue differs from the two previous recipes.
In this case, both the egg whites and sugar are heated in a double boiler until they reach a temperature of 60°C (140°F), then they are whipped until fluffy; after that, meringues are shaped and baked in the oven.
The secrets to achieving great meringue
As mentioned, making meringue, whether Italian, French, or Swiss, is relatively challenging and can pose several problems. However, there are certain tricks that can enhance the chances of success:
– Meringue should be made with clean tools that have not come into contact with any type of fat;
– All ingredients should be at room temperature;
– Meringue should be well whipped, but not over-whipped, or it may deflate and ruin.
HOW TO STORE MERINGUE AND MERINGUE PIE? IN THE FREEZER

MERINGUES

meringues
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cost: Very inexpensive
  • Preparation time: 25 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients MERINGUE RECIPE

  • 2 egg whites (approx. 75 g)
  • 150 g Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Tools MERINGUE RECIPE

  • Mixer
  • Stand Mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Baking Tray

Preparation MERINGUE RECIPE

  • Start whipping the egg whites in a bowl, and when they begin to thicken but are not yet at stiff peaks, add half of the powdered sugar and continue with the electric beaters at maximum speed.

  • Now add a splash of lemon juice, and add the remaining sugar until you have a glossy and fluffy mass.

  • If you lift the beaters, you’ll notice soft peaks of egg white still attached, proof that they have been perfectly whipped

  • Now take the oven tray protected with parchment paper and use a piping bag to place the meringues spaced apart and bake at 130°C (265°F) for about an hour.

  • Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly open to dry for at least another hour or more… The meringues are delicious!!! Enjoy your snack!

    Annalisa

  • TODAY 12/22/2024 COLORED MERINGUES …hello!

Tips and Notes

If you’ve made a cream or mayonnaise using only egg yolks, do not discard the egg whites, which can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer in suitable freezer containers or placed in ice cube trays (once solidified, transfer them to a food bag!). If you don’t want to make meringues, you can make a

PANNA COTTA by heating 250 ml of fresh cream with 70 grams of sugar. Turn off the heat and add 2 slightly beaten egg whites and a sachet of vanilla or a little grated lemon zest. Pour a bit of caramel topping into the single-serving containers, fill with the freshly made cream, and bake in a water bath in the oven at 120°C (250°F) for about 50 minutes. Let cool in the fridge before serving. On the blog, you’ll also find an American recipe with only egg whites, the ANGEL CAKE super soft and great even filled!! °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

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