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Baking Academy of Ireland Recipe: Meringues
The ideal dessert and easy to make - Derek O'Brien, Master Baker.
You will need to following equipment:
Bowl; Electric Whisk; Weighing Scales; Jug; Spatula; Baking Tray; Baking Parchment;
Ingredients:
Egg White: 120gr
Caster Sugar: 125gr
Icing Sugar: 125gr
VERY IMPORTANT: It is essential that the mixing bowl and whisk is grease / fat free. To achieve this wash both in boiling water.
Method:
- Place in mixing bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Mix to two types of sugar together.
- Add 200gr to the whipped egg white and whisk again until the mixture thickens.
- Using a spatula fold the remainder of the sugar into the mixture.
Preparation Instructions:
- Make up the meringue as described above.
- Pipe or spoon the mixture onto baking parchment covered baking tray.
Bake:
Place in the oven at 130°C and bake for 35 to 60 minutes – depending on size.
Finishing:
When the meringues are cool place them on a serving plate and decorate with whipped fresh cream and strawberries.