Meringues are a pastry made from egg whites and sugar, which are beaten together until they have a light, airy texture. Meringues can be baked at a low temperature in the oven until they are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Meringues can be enjoyed on their own as a sweet treat or used to decorate desserts such as pies, cakes or cupcakes. Meringues are also often flavoured with vanilla, lemon, mint or other flavours to add a touch of variety.
Here are our 5 tips for making them without getting nervous đ
1ď¸âŁ Use fresh egg whites, not too cold (take them out of the fridge 30 minutes before) and without any trace of yolk.
2ď¸âŁ Make sure you use fine caster sugar. Sift it to avoid lumps.
3ď¸âŁ Your container must be super mega clean (meringues don't like fat)
4ď¸âŁBats Whip the egg whites at high speed until they form stiff beaks.
5ď¸âŁ Bake the meringue at a low temperature (100°C) for about 1 hour until it is dry and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
You can colour and decorate them with sprinkles for a festive touch. Our super simple recipe is posted on the blog, so you have no excuse not to make perfect meringues for Valentine's Day.