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Perfect Classic Meringue: Light, Airy, and Incredibly Simple

Creating the perfect meringue is both an art and a science that transforms simple egg whites into a cloud-like confection. This classic recipe uses just three ingredients to produce those beautiful glossy peaks that can elevate pies, cookies, and countless desserts to new heights of deliciousness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 79
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large egg whites room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry. Even a tiny bit of grease or water can prevent your egg whites from whipping properly.
  2. Separate your eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites. For best results, use room temperature egg whites.
  3. Place the egg whites in your large bowl and add the cream of tartar.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes foamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  5. Once foamy, gradually add the sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the mixture.
  6. Increase mixer speed to high and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. This typically takes 4-7 minutes depending on your mixer.
  7. To test if your meringue is ready, lift your beater from the mixture - the meringue should form a stiff peak that holds its shape and doesn't flop over at the tip.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gSodium: 21mgSugar: 19g
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