Simple Meringues, I titled this recipe for all those who think it’s difficult to make meringues at home.
Meringues are a great dessert made with egg whites and sugar, without added fats and rich in protein. They are small indulgences that give us instant energy thanks to the simple sugars, satisfy our sweet tooth with a few grams, and take us back to childhood. For those who cannot consume sugar, I remind you of the recipe for sugar-free meringues, an excellent alternative much appreciated by athletes.
To make meringues well and easily, you only need two tips: first, whip the egg whites perfectly; you must not be in a hurry. Second, the oven must be very low, around 250/265°F. If your oven cannot maintain a low temperature, you can keep the door slightly open.
For those who love having small sweets always at hand, useful also to carry for snacks at work or school, I also remind you
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 15 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 36 meringues
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 22.89 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.68 (g) of which sugars 5.62 (g)
- Proteins 0.30 (g)
- Fat 0.00 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.00 (g)
- Sodium 5.06 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 5 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz egg whites (at room temperature or 104°F)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- to taste lemon juice
Tools
To whip the egg whites well, I suggest using a stand mixer or electric whisk. If you want to know my opinion on using a stand mixer, click on my review
To form the meringues, a piping bag with a star tip is useful.
- 1 Stand Mixer Howork
- 1 Piping Bag
- 1 Star Tip
Preparation
To prepare our meringues, first put the egg whites in the stand mixer and start to whip them at maximum speed with the addition of a few drops of lemon juice. While the mixer is running, gradually add the granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Let it whip at maximum speed until, when lifting the whisk, the whipped egg whites stick to it without falling, as you can see in the photo. If the egg whites aren’t whipped to that consistency, the result for excellent meringues won’t be guaranteed. It will take 10 to 15 minutes to get egg whites to this consistency!
Once the egg whites are whipped to a firm consistency, making your meringues will be easy. Simply transfer the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe your meringues directly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once your meringues are prepared, bake them in a static oven at 250°F for about half an hour, checking that they don’t become too colored (this depends on your oven); otherwise, leave the door open. Turn off the oven and let them cool inside the oven. Now your meringues are ready to be enjoyed.
NOTES
Meringues can be stored for a long time in containers with lids and will always be a sweet treat ready to present to your friends. They can become an excellent base or decoration for other desserts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why use two types of sugar?
Because powdered sugar contains some starch that helps stabilize your egg whites.
