Meringues

Light, airy, and irresistibly crisp, these homemade meringues are a delightful treat sure to impress! Made with just five simple ingredients—fluffy egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt—this recipe achieves perfectly glossy, stiff peaks with minimal effort. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a long, slow bake, these delicate clouds of sweetness are wonderfully easy to whip up. They’re baked low and slow to ensure a crisp texture that melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or an elegant snack, these meringues can be piped into beautiful swirls or dollops and customized with food coloring or sprinkles for a fun twist. Store in an airtight container to enjoy their crisp perfection for up to five days!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 4 large Egg whites
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and free of any grease. This ensures the egg whites whip up properly.

Step 3

Separate the egg whites from the yolks carefully, ensuring no yolk contaminates the whites.

Step 4

In the mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until they become frothy, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cream of tartar and salt to the frothy egg whites. Then increase the mixer speed to high.

Step 6

Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition. This process should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Continue to whisk until the meringue achieves stiff, glossy peaks. The mixture should not feel grainy when rubbed between your fingers.

Step 8

Gently fold in the vanilla extract using a spatula.

Step 9

Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or use a spoon) and pipe small dollops or swirls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each meringue.

Step 10

Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and easily lift off the parchment paper.

Step 11

Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely, about 1-2 hours. This ensures they remain crisp.

Step 12

Once cooled, store the meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	337.3 grams (337.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	845

Total Fat 0.00g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 360mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 204.10g	74%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 201.50g
Protein 14.10g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 348mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 93.5%