Never Fail Egg White Meringue
This meringue uses a cooked cornstarch base to create a wonderfully stable topping that won't weep or shrink. It's perfect for pies and other baked desserts, yielding a glossy, firm meringue every time. The simple technique guarantees great results even for beginner bakers.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 55 min
- Porcje
- 8
- Trudność
- Średni
- Na porcję
- 48 kcal
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Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
slurry
- 1 łyżkacornstarch
- 2 łyżkacold water
- 0,5 szklankaboiling water
meringue
- 3 szt.egg white, from large eggs, at room temperature
- 6 łyżkagranulated sugar
- 1 łyżeczkavanilla extract
- 1 szczyptasalt
- 0,25 łyżeczkacream of tartar(opcjonalnie)
Sprzęt
spatula · mixing bowl · small saucepan · electric mixer · whisk
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until no lumps remain.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Making a smooth slurry now prevents lumps in the final mixture.
- 2
Carefully pour the boiling water into the saucepan while whisking constantly.
Około 1 min
- 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and becomes clear, about 2-3 minutes.
Około 3 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The mixture will go from cloudy to translucent as the cornstarch cooks.
- 4
Remove the cornstarch gel from the heat and transfer it to a small bowl. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool completely to room temperature.
Około 30 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The gel must be completely cool before adding it to the egg whites, otherwise it will deflate them.
- 5
In a very clean, dry mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites, salt, and optional cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy.
Około 2 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Any trace of grease or yolk in the bowl will prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.
- 6
Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
Około 4 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Adding the sugar slowly allows it to dissolve completely, resulting in a smooth, not gritty, meringue.
- 7
Continue beating until the meringue is thick, glossy, and holds soft peaks when the beaters are lifted. Beat in the vanilla extract.
Około 3 min
- 8
Add the completely cooled cornstarch gel to the meringue.
Około 1 min
- 9
Beat on high speed until the meringue is very stiff, glossy, and holds firm peaks.
Około 2 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The meringue is ready when you can turn the bowl upside down without it sliding out.
- 10
Spread the meringue immediately over your pie filling, ensuring it touches the crust all around, and bake according to your pie recipe, typically at 175°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Wskazówka kucharza: Sealing the meringue to the crust prevents it from shrinking away from the edges as it bakes.
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 48,1kcal
- Białko
- 1,4g
- Węglowodany
- 10,5g
- Tłuszcz
- 0g
- Błonnik
- 0g
- Cukry
- 9,5g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store the finished dessert, covered, in the refrigerator.
This meringue is typically served at room temperature or chilled and does not require reheating.