Meringue
A simple meringue recipe with baking instructions.
dessertbaking
vegangluten-freelowCarbvegetariannut-freenutFreedairy-freeegg-freeglutenFreedairyFree
Prep
0
min
Cook
100
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 130C.
- 2
Bake for 10 mins.
- 3
Turn oven down to 100C.
- 4
Bake for 90 mins.
- 5
Turn oven off and let the meringue cool down with the oven.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your bowl and whisk are completely grease-free by wiping with white vinegar or lemon juice, as even 0.1% fat content will prevent egg whites from achieving proper foam structure.equipment0.1% fat content
- ✓Add sugar gradually at 1 tablespoon per 30 seconds once soft peaks form, allowing sugar crystals to fully dissolve and prevent weeping during the long bake.technique1 tbsp per 30 seconds
- ✓Use superfine/caster sugar rather than granulated because smaller crystals dissolve 3x faster and create a smoother, more stable meringue structure.ingredient3x faster dissolution
- ✓The meringue is properly whipped when it holds stiff peaks and feels smooth when rubbed between fingers - undissolved sugar creates a gritty texture that leads to cracking.technique
- ✓Avoid opening the oven door during the first 90 minutes of baking, as temperature fluctuations cause rapid moisture loss and surface cracking due to steam expansion.timing90 minutes
Be the first to rate
Share this recipe
Prep
0
min
Cook
100
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Be the first to rate
Share this recipe
Meringue
A simple meringue recipe with baking instructions.
dessertbaking
vegangluten-freelowCarbvegetariannut-freenutFreedairy-freeegg-freeglutenFreedairyFree
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 130C.
- 2
Bake for 10 mins.
- 3
Turn oven down to 100C.
- 4
Bake for 90 mins.
- 5
Turn oven off and let the meringue cool down with the oven.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your bowl and whisk are completely grease-free by wiping with white vinegar or lemon juice, as even 0.1% fat content will prevent egg whites from achieving proper foam structure.equipment0.1% fat content
- ✓Add sugar gradually at 1 tablespoon per 30 seconds once soft peaks form, allowing sugar crystals to fully dissolve and prevent weeping during the long bake.technique1 tbsp per 30 seconds
- ✓Use superfine/caster sugar rather than granulated because smaller crystals dissolve 3x faster and create a smoother, more stable meringue structure.ingredient3x faster dissolution
- ✓The meringue is properly whipped when it holds stiff peaks and feels smooth when rubbed between fingers - undissolved sugar creates a gritty texture that leads to cracking.technique
- ✓Avoid opening the oven door during the first 90 minutes of baking, as temperature fluctuations cause rapid moisture loss and surface cracking due to steam expansion.timing90 minutes