Best 4 Kittencals No More Watery Meringue Recipes
**Meringue: A Culinary Delight, Unveiled**
Meringue, a culinary marvel crafted from whipped egg whites and sugar, tantalizes taste buds with its ethereal texture and delicate sweetness. Its versatility shines through in a myriad of culinary creations, from the classic meringue pie, with its crisp, cloud-like topping, to the elegant floating island, where meringue islands serenely grace a sea of crème anglaise. Meringue cookies, with their delightful crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture, are a timeless treat. This article presents a collection of meringue recipes that cater to every palate and skill level. Discover the secrets to achieving perfect meringue, from understanding the science behind its formation to mastering the art of whipping egg whites to stiff peaks. Unleash your creativity with flavored meringues, adding a touch of zest with lemon or a hint of warmth with vanilla. Learn how to create stunning meringue kisses, delicate tuiles, and impressive roulades. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you towards meringue mastery.
MERINGUE TOPPING... YOU DON'T WEEP, IT DOESN'T EITHER!!
My husbands favorite dessert is Lemon Meringue Pie, whenever he is away on business he knows there will be one waiting at home for him! I struggled my first couple times (trying to keep up with my MIL) with the meringue, either it shrank, weeped or my crust was too thin. So I finally looked up a "how to" for meringue. This recipe and directions have really helped me and now my pies are beautiful every time! Read through the steps before starting to be sure you will not miss any. Recipe by Sherry Tomfeld, web
Provided by Amber C.
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small saucepan mix the cornstarch and cold water thoroughly.
- Add boiling water to cornstarch mix and heat to a boil over low-med heat. Stir constantly.
- When it thickens; take off heat and place pan in cool water to cool it down to room temperature BEFORE you add it. Let this rest while starting the next steps.
- Separate 3 egg whites (make sure not even a drop of yolk gets in bowl or it will completely ruin your meringue) and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice or vanilla; beat until is stands in soft white peaks (it may take awhile, don't cut the beating short)
- Add sugar ONE Tbs at a time; beat the heck out of the meringue after EACH individual Tbs of sugar is added.
- Keep beating until meringue is glossy and has firm peaks (it will be really shiny and stand straight up on its own).
- Take your saucepan with the cornstarch mix (make sure it is at room temperature) and spoon in all of the mix at once to the meringue; blend well.
- Make sure your pie filling is HOT; starting around the crust add meringue in BIG spoonfuls, press firmly at first to make sure there are NO air pockets and crust is sealed ( I get down eye level with it just to be sure).
- When meringue has totally covered the pie filling, make little peaks with a spoon to fancy it up.
- Bake for about 15 minutes; the meringue will weep if undercooked so make sure it is nicely browned. Use a toothpick when you think it is done, if it comes out clean the meringue is done!
- If you have done all of these steps you should have a perfect meringue, if you use any shortcuts or slack your meringue will suffer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47, Sodium 21, Carbohydrate 10.5, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.4
KITTENCAL'S BEST NANAIMO BARS (NO BAKE)
These are better than any store-bought, all amounts may be doubled for a 13x9-inch pan --- if you don't have custard powder on hand then use instant vanilla pudding powder instead, you may have to adjust the amount according to the texture desired, start out with 2 tablespoons adding more to achieve desired texture, I have to say that these bars are better both in taste and appearence if made with the custard powder and you will easily find it in the baking section near the pudding mixes of any grocery store, what you do not use will keep well covered tightly in the fridge so I advise to purchase the custard powder! --- and for easier slicing chill the bars just slightly then remove from fridge when just partially hard then run a sharp knife through the bars to slice into desired sizes then return to fridge to finish chilling, this will make slicing the bars easier when they harden --- different flavored extracts and food colouring may be used to create different flavors, such as mint extract and a drop of green food colouring, also these freeze very well! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 8x8 inch square pan, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For bottom layer: In a double boiler, or on the stove element (on low heat) melt the first 3 ingredients, remove from heat; add in the egg, stir to combine and thicken. Stir in cracker crumbs, coconut and chopped nuts.
- For microwave method; melt the butter with sugar in microwave until the butter is completely melted, removing one time to stir (you do not have to cook until very hot) mix in cocoa powder until well combined, then vigorously whisk in eggs until combined, then stir in remaining ingredients (the mixture will be thick so I always mix with my hands).
- Press firmly into prepared ungreased 8 x 8-inch square pan.
- For the middle layer: cream butter, half and half, custard powder and icing sugar; beat until light and creamy.
- Spread over the bottom layer; refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- For the topping: In the microwave, or on top of the stove, on low heat, melt the chocolate squares with the 4 Tbsp butter; stirring to combine adding in the whipping cream for a more creamier texture if desired.
- Pour evenly over the middle creamy layer (smooth out with a spoon to even out if necessary).
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 195.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 21.4, Protein 4.2
KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS BARBECUE SAUCE FOR CHICKEN AND RIBS
This is the best barbecue sauce, and trust me I have experimented with hundreds of different combinations over the years, this is even better than any of the popular bottled sauces! ---plan ahead this sauce must be made one day in advance to allow the flavors to blend and intensify, don't even think about using it the same day it is made, this sauce will take on a whole different flavor when simmered for 1 hour and left overnight in the fridge--- the ingredients can easily be doubled but keep the garlic amount no more than 2 tablespoons, and for the best flavor use only Heinz ketchup and a good quality brand of yellow mustard, I use French's mustard it really will make a difference in the taste, please do not omit the liquid smoke --- yield is only estimated as the sauce will reduce after simmering for 1 hour or more ---*NOTE* for a smoother low fat sauce omit the oil, onion and fresh garlic, then in the saucepan mix all remaining ingredients together and add in 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder then simmer for 1 hour -----you will love this sauce!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 1/2 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes, then add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add in chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper; stir for 1 minute.
- Add in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil stirring with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 1 hour over low heat (do not cover the pot or the texture and flavor will be affected, if you have a splatter screen then use it to cover the pot).
- Cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or more before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.8, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 3367.4, Carbohydrate 151.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 134.6, Protein 6.6
NO WEEP, NO SHRINK MERINGUE
Works everytime to cure meringue on pies that weep and ruin the looks of your pies..found this in an old cookbook...
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cornstarch, 2 tbls sugar and water and cook over low heat till mixture is clear -- remove from heat -- in a bowl, whip egg whites until peaked and then slowly add the heated cornstarch-sugar-water mixture.
- Beat until creamy.add salt and 6 tbls sugar and beat again till fluffy -- Pile on your pie and bake in a 350* oven till meringue is gold tinged, usually 20-30 minutes.
Tips:
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature: Cold egg whites won't whip up as well and can lead to a watery meringue.
- Use a clean bowl and whisk: Any grease or residue can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
- Whip the egg whites gradually, starting at a low speed and increasing it as the whites begin to thicken: This will help to prevent overbeating.
- Add the sugar slowly, one tablespoon at a time: This will help to prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- Continue whipping the meringue until it reaches stiff peaks: This means that the peaks of the meringue should stand up straight when you lift the whisk out of the bowl.
- Use the meringue immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours: Meringue can deflate over time, so it's best to use it as soon as possible.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can easily make a perfect meringue that is firm and glossy, and won't weep or deflate. Whether you're using it to top a pie, make macarons, or simply enjoy it on its own, this no-fail meringue recipe is sure to impress.
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