Can anyone please help me with my failed attempt at cooking meringues? I cooked them and put them in the oven but when I took them out they deflated and came out flat and rubbery. Can anyone suggest what I was doing wrong, thanks heaps :o)
2007-06-19 18:09:47 · 6 answers · asked by Honey Bee 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Sounds like you didn't beat them long enough before baking. You have to beat the crap out of them and when stiff peaks form when you lift your beaters....beat for an extra minute or two ...then bake.
2007-06-19 18:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answers above. Adding some Cream of Tartar will also help keep the meringue from deflating so much. I also think it helps if you bake the meringues at only 350 for about 15 minutes and then go to a higher temperature to lightly brown.
2007-06-19 18:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Tom K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the effortless meringue recipe To make 12-15 meringues, all you prefer is: 3 super egg whites 175g (6oz) caster sugar pinch of salt a million. warmth the oven to 140C (gasoline mark a million). Line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper. 2. place the egg whites and a pinch of salt interior the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk on a low velocity for a million minute, then develop the value to medium and whisk for yet another 2-3 minutes, or till the egg whites type stiff peaks. in case you elevate the whisk attachment out of the bowl, the aggregate could seem fluffy and carry to them, whilst the peaks stay stiff and moist-looking. 3. Then, whilst persevering with to whisk, gradually upload the sugar a tablespoon at a time, till the aggregate is stiff and shiny - this could take 5-10 minutes. 4. utilizing a super, metallic spoon, place freeform shapes directly to the arranged baking trays. 5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or till the meringues are diminished and dry. turn off the oven and permit the meringues to relax interior the oven with the door somewhat ajar.
2016-10-18 02:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by harren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a diff recipe:
Meringue Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds
PREPARATION:
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar gradually, while continuing to beat, until sugar is incorporated and dissolved. Add lemon juice then fold in almonds. Line a baking sheet with foil. Drop meringue mixture by teaspoonfuls onto foil. Bake at 350° for about 12 minute, until lightly browned.
Makes about 36 to 48 cookies.
2007-06-19 18:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by tn_country_gurl1338483 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the eggwhites make stiff peaks. and continue to mix while pouring sugar, dont stop until it is dissolved
2007-06-19 18:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was taught to make sure your merengue SHINYY...beat until shiny, and stiff peaks ..then its perfect
2007-06-19 18:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋