
Swiss Meringue
Swiss Meringue is a classic dessert made from egg whites beaten to stiff peaks, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. It has a light and crispy texture with a sweet sugar flavor. Swiss meringue originates from Switzerland and is often used as a base for cakes and desserts.
Ingredients
- Egg whites
88 - Granulated sugar
250G250G - Powdered sugar
200G200G
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 12
Beat the egg whites without sugar using a whisk or an electric mixer
- STEP 2 OF 12
If using the mixer, start working the egg whites at low speed and gradually increase it
- STEP 3 OF 12
Continue beating until the mixture is very firm
- STEP 4 OF 12
At this point, slowly add the granulated sugar
- STEP 5 OF 12
To do this, place the sugar on a clean sheet, fold it, and pour the sugar into the egg whites while continuing to beat
- STEP 6 OF 12
Occasionally stop the sugar flow to prevent the egg whites from losing their fluffiness
- STEP 7 OF 12
Continue beating the mixture until all the granulated sugar is incorporated and you have obtained a very firm white foam: when lifting the whisk, the foam should hold its shape
- STEP 8 OF 12
Now sift the powdered sugar onto a sheet and incorporate it into the beaten mixture, stirring until smooth
- STEP 9 OF 12
Do not beat further as the foam might lose its consistency
- STEP 10 OF 12
Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag with a star nozzle and pipe it into rosettes on a baking sheet covered with wax paper
- STEP 11 OF 12
Bake at 100 degrees and cook for 3 hours with the door open to let the moisture escape
- STEP 12 OF 12
After the indicated time, let the meringues dry for 12 hours in the turned-off oven before using them
Suggestions
Electric whisk
Pastry bag
General Information
Origin
Svizzera
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 228 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 55.42 |
of which Sugars (g) | 55.16 |
Protein (g) | 5.04 |
Sale (g) | 0.08 |
- Proteins5.04g·8%
- Carbohydrates55.42g·92%
- Fats0g·0%
- Fibers0g·0%