Meringues Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

2 large egg whites
Half cups sugar
Utensils
1 electric whisk
1 large bowl
1 baking tray
1 spatula
greaseproof paper
1 teaspoon

Recipe Method

Preheat the oven
Set the temperature to 100ºC (200ºF/ lowest gas mark)
Prepare the baking tray
Lay a piece of greaseproof paper on the baking tray.
Whip the eggs and sugar
Pour the egg whites into the bowl, add a little sugar and start to whip. Gradually, add the rest of the sugar, while continually whipping until the mixture becomes stiff and glossy.
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For this to be a success the egg whites have to be completely yolk free and all utensils very clean. Any grease or yolk will prevent the whites from whipping.
Shape the meringues
Drop a teaspoonful of the mixture onto the baking tray. Repeat to create the individual meringues. Place each one an inch apart.
Bake
Place the baking tray in the centre of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Turn off the oven and leave
Switch the oven off and leave the meringues inside for another hour.
Remove the meringues and cool
Take the baking tray out of the oven and leave the meringues to cool.
Serve or keep
Once cool, the meringues are ready to serve immediately. Try taking a couple, adding some whipped cream and fresh fruits and sticking them together for a delicious sweet dessert. Or they can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.