Meringue topping is a classic dessert topping that is light, fluffy, and sweet. It is made from whipped egg whites and sugar, and can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or fruit puree. Meringue topping can be used on a variety of desserts, such as pies, cakes, and ice cream. This article provides three different recipes for meringue topping: a basic meringue topping, a flavored meringue topping, and a toasted meringue topping.
The basic meringue topping is the simplest of the three recipes. It is made with just egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. The flavored meringue topping adds a bit of extra flavor to the basic recipe by using vanilla extract and almond extract. The toasted meringue topping is made by browning the meringue in a kitchen torch or under a broiler. This gives the meringue a slightly crispy texture and a golden brown color. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with just a few simple ingredients.
EASY MERINGUE TOPPING
This is the simple recipe to create a meringue topping for your pies. This recipe is enough for 8 inch Pie. **For a 9 inch pie-Use 3 egg whites,6 TB sugar.** **For a 10 inch pie,4 egg whites,1/2 cup sugar**
Provided by OceanIvy
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add in the sugar,continuing to beat until stiff.
- Combine vanilla extract.
- Spread over pie and bake at least 10-15 minutes at 350.
COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH MERINGUE TOPPING
Make and share this Coconut Cream Pie With Meringue Topping recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookin In Texas
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bake your pie shell according to the directions on the package.
- MAKING THE COCONUT CREAM.
- In a sauce pan beat egg yolks. add 1/2 cup evaporated milk mix well.
- add in the flour and mix then add the rest of the milk, water, sugar, Vanilla, coconut and butter stir together.
- Stirring constantly cook over medium heat until thick and creamy.
- pour into your baked pie shell,.
- MAKING THE MERINGUE TOPPING.
- *Egg whites need to be warm to room temp*.
- Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl, Add salt and vanilla extract. Beat on high until they just start to get thick.
- then begin adding the sugar in small quantities (Beating well between additions).
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form (You can test this by lifting up your beaters, peaks should be stiff and not curl over).
- spread over pie making sure it touches the crust all around other wise it will shrink, using a spoon touch spoon to meringue and and lift up to form nice peaks.
- place in oven at 350 for for 10-15 minutes for peaks to lightly brown.
- .(DO NOT OVER BAKE).
- chill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 126.9, Sodium 395.4, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 44.1, Protein 7.7
MERINGUE TOPPING
This meringue topping makes a great addition to many desserts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a pan of simmering water and whisk until mixture is warm and sugar has dissolved.
- Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
MILE-HIGH MERINGUE TOPPING
Use this meringue topping to finish off Lemon-Meringue Tartlets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes enough for 6 tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar. Increase speed and whisk until meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks. Whisk in vanilla until just combined.
CRUSTLESS APPLE PIE WITH LEMON MERINGUE TOPPING
Apple dessert from Renny
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Put apples in food processor and blend for about 5 seconds or until apples re coarsely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and blend until apples are finely chopped but not pureed. Place apple mixture in a buttered 9 inch pie plate and bake at 350 for 35 minute or until pie is almost set. Spread top with Lemon Meringue Topping (recipe follows) and return to oven. Continue baking for about 20 minutes or until top is golden brown. Allow to cool and cut into wedges to serve. Serves 8 Note: The only thing to watch is that the apples don't get pureed in blending. If you blend too long, apples with turn into a soupy sauce and pie will not bake properly Lemon Meringue Topping: 2 egg white 1/4 cup sugar 1 T. grated lemon peel Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until meringue is stiff. This is not a light meringue, but a denser version. Beat in the lemon peel. Note: This is a delicious little dessert that is somewhat lower in calories than it's crusty cousin. It is a light dessert and nice to serve after a hardy meal. Source: Renny Darling
CARAMEL PIE WITH MERINGUE TOPPING
A southern favorite from You Be Sweet: Sharing Your Heart One Down-Home Dessert at a Time, Patsy Caldwell and Amy Lyles Wilson.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Pie
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the caramel pie:.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Caramelize 1 cup of sugar by placing it in a medium iron skillet (or heavy bottomed skillet) over medium heat. Begin stirring with a wooden spoon. The sugar will come together in pieces the size of almonds. Continue to stir until the sugar becomes like syrup and is the color of caramel. Take your time with this step; don't rush it. While the sugar is heating up, put the remaining 1 cup of sugar, flour and salt in a large saucepan. Mix well, and gradually add the milk. Add the beaten eggs. Cook over low to medium heat until hot, stirring constantly.
- Add the caramelized sugar to the milk, stirring quickly. Cook until thick, continuing to stir. Add the butter, and pour into the pie shell. Top with the meringue and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- To make the Meringue Topping: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, and continue beating until stiff. Spread the meringue on top of the pie and bake.
MILE-HIGH MERINGUE TOPPING
Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar. Increase speed and whisk until meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks. Whisk in vanilla.
- Spoon meringue onto surface of the pie until it reaches the crust, then use an offset spatula to create a swirling pattern.
- If desired, use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue, moving flame back and forth until evenly browned. Or brown the meringue under the broiler, but keep an eye on it-a minute or two is all you need.
MAGIC MERINGUE TOPPING
If you want a high, sturdy meringue for your pies that does not turn "syrupie", here it is! Got it from a lady at church years ago at one of our church suppers. Delishhh!
Provided by Renae McVay
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Separate yolks from whites and allow whites to warm up to room temperature. When whites are room temp, sprinkle in baking powder. Using mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until all the baking powder is dissolved and fairly stiff peaks form; and then with mixer running add the sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form and some of the glossiness disappears. You should be able to turn the bowl upside down without the meringue falling out.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Gently spread the meringue on the pie and make sure the edges touch the crust all the way around. Leave the middle higher than the sides. For pretty design, take the back of the wooden spoon or spatula and touch the meringue lightly and lift it up quickly to form tall peaks.
- 3. Place the pie in the oven that's preheated and leave until tips of peaks are golden brown. Watch closely so it does not burn! Anywhere from 5-10 minutes approximately. The baking powder makes the meringue puff up and then hold it's shape. It also helps decrease the liquid that can sometimes form under the meringue.
MERINGUE TOPPING
Provided by Suzanne Hamlin
Categories easy, dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rub the lemon half all over the inside of an electric mixer bowl. Place the egg whites in the bowl and, with the whisk attachment, start to whip at medium speed. Add the sugar a tablespoon at a time, and whip until soft peaks form.
- Place a generous scoop of the meringue on top of each serving of hot chocolate. The meringue will keep in a plastic container in the refrigerator for as long as two days.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 51 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
MERINGUE TOPPING
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, dessert
Time 10m
Yield About 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg white on medium speed until it begins to foam, about 1 minute. Add sugar tablespoon by tablespoon as mixer is running. Continue to beat until egg white stiffens to soft peaks and is shiny, 5 minutes. Dollop onto hot chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sodium 28 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams
Tips:
- Use the freshest egg whites possible. Older egg whites will not whip up as well and may result in a less than perfect meringue.
- Make sure the bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any grease. Any residue can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
- Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing the speed as the whites begin to foam.
- Continue whipping until the egg whites are stiff and glossy and form peaks that hold their shape.
- Add the sugar slowly, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip the egg whites.
- Once all of the sugar has been added, continue whipping for a few minutes more, until the meringue is thick and shiny.
- Use the meringue immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Meringue is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used to add sweetness, texture, and visual appeal to a variety of desserts. With a few simple tips, you can easily make perfect meringue at home. Whether you are topping a pie, filling a tart, or simply enjoying it on its own, meringue is a classic dessert that everyone will love.
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