How To Make A Basic Meringue

Meringues are light, airy desserts that seem to melt right in your mouth. They can be eaten just as they are or filled or served with whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit, See more at: The two main ingredients for making meringues are egg whites and sugar. In this recipe, Annie Schennum also flavors the meringues with a teaspoon of vanilla extract. The key, according to Schennum, is to whip the egg whites continuously until they are stiff before adding any sugar. Then you slowly add the sugar, all the while whipping on high speed, until all of the sugar is incorporated into the meringue. “Take your time and do not rush adding the sugar,“ she counsels. “And it could take up to 8 to 10 minutes to add all of th sugar.“ The vanilla is added after the last of the sugar. Once it is all mixed, Schennum uses a piping bag to create the meringue shapes on baking sheets covered with parchment paper. This allows her to make a circle onto the parchment that is used as a