French meringues
This recipe describes how to make French meringues using egg whites.
Servings: 36 (1.5 inch) cookies
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225F. Place the oven rack in the middle. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg whites, cream of tarter and vanilla (if using) with an electric mixer at low speed until foamy. Gradually increase the speed and add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape any sugar that is on the side of the bowl. Continue to whisk at high speed until all the sugar is added and the meringue is glossy and hold stiff peaks.
- Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe meringues onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour rotating the pans halfway through. Turn the oven off and keep in the oven with the door closed until the cookies cool completely (1 to 2 hours). Meringue cookies should be crisp with a very slight chewiness in the centre.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 4g