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Italian meringue

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Number of servings: 6Cooking time: 2 hDifficulty: MediumMeal: Lunch

If you want to bring the spirit of Italy to your kitchen, Italian meringue will be a real find for lovers of delicate and light desserts. It is light as a cloud and almost melts in your mouth. Perfect for those sweet moments you want to share with your loved ones.

Thanks to a unique preparation process, where whipped egg whites are combined with hot sugar syrup, the result is surprisingly stable and silky. This Italian dessert embodies elegance and grateful neatness.


Variations

You can improve the meringue by adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla essence to the finished mixture. For a new flavour, try adding a drop of lemon juice or dark chocolate.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

Maintaining the correct temperature of the syrup is the main secret to success! It is important to use a thermometer to prevent the syrup from overheating.


Tips on ingredients

Choose fresh egg whites without any yolk, otherwise you will not be able to whip them properly.


Small culinary nuances

Make sure the dishes are clean and dry. Any moisture can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.

Ingredients

Kvochka Homemade Chicken Eggs C0 10pcs

4 egg whites

Khutorok White Crystalline Sugar 800g

200 g

Ashan Non-carbonated Drinking Water 1.5l

50 ml

Preparation steps

01

Prepare the egg whites — Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: there should be no granules in the egg whites.

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Prepare the syrup — Melt the sugar with water over medium heat until it reaches 118°C. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the syrup should be clear.

03

Whisking the egg whites — Begin whisking the egg whites, gradually adding the hot syrup. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the mix should become thick and shiny.

04

Shaping the meringues — Spoon the mixture onto a baking tray in whatever shapes you like. ⏱ 5 mins. Guide: the mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape.

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Tip⏱ Leave the meringues out in the open air to dry immediately after baking. This will make them extra crispy.

Italian meringue – a step-by-step recipe with photos Zakaz.ua