Meringue

1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a baking tray with a parchment sheet.
2. Break 4 eggs in a big, clean bowl. Add a pinch of salt. With the electric mixer on medium, whisk the eggs for 2-3 minutes.
3. Turn the electric mixer to high speed. Take 2/3 cup of caster sugar and slowly add it to the eggs, one spoon at a time. Continue whisking between each spoonful. It’s crucial to add the sugar slowly so that the meringue doesn’t weep later. Stop beating once your mix is stiff and glossy.
4. Add ½ tsp of cream of tartar and ½ tsp vanilla extract and beat for another minute.
5. Sift 1/3 cup of icing sugar onto the mix. Fold gently with a rubber spatula. Sift another 1/3 cup icing sugar and fold again. Repeat a third time till you get a smooth, creamy mix.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the mix on the baking tray to get rough rounds with pointed tops.
7. Bake for 1 ½ hour till the meringues turn golden brown on the edges. They should sound crisp when tapped. Let them cool completely.

Chef Tip: Add your favorite colors and flavors while adding vanilla extract to make your meringues more fun and delicious. Use gel food coloring for the best results.

Try out this easy meringue recipe and let us know how airy they turn out. It’ll be a strict matter of contention if they don’t taste like heaven in your mouth!