French meringue

Delight in the delicate art of French baking with our French Meringue recipe. These ethereal, crisp confections are a testament to the elegance and simplicity of classic French desserts. Made with just egg whites and sugar, French meringues transform into a magical blend of melt-in-your-mouth and crunchy textures. Perfect as a standalone treat, a component in sophisticated desserts, or as the base for pavlovas, they’re sure to enchant any dessert lover. Follow our step-by-step guide to create these sweet, airy delights that embody the essence of French pastry perfection.

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Preparation 15 min
Baking 1 h 30
Servings 30
Level Débutant

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Ingredients

Egg white : 50 grams
Caster sugar : 50 grams
Icing sugar : 50 grams
Red food coloring (optional) : 3 drop

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Note

Cooking times may vary according to size.

Tip

Place the baking tray at the bottom of the oven, so that the meringues do not color. The baking time may increase, but the meringues will retain an even color.

Preparation steps

Step 1
Preheat oven to 80 degrees Celsius.
Place egg whites in mixer bowl. There should be no yolk at all, otherwise the whites won't rise.
Step 2
When these begin to foam, gradually add the caster sugar.
Step 3
When the sugar is well incorporated and the meringue is smooth, add the powdered sugar, making sure to sift it beforehand.
Allow to rise until it resembles a bird's beak.
Add the drops of coloring and continue beating until the color is even.
Step 4
Pipe the meringue into the pastry bag using the tip of your choice. A fluted tip is used here.
Form meringues on a silicone mat.
Bake for 1 hour at 80 degrees Celsius.
Baking information
- Temperature
  80°C 176°F
- Heat rotary
- Baking time 1 h 00