Best 5 No Weep No Shrink Meringue Recipes
**Meringue: A Culinary Delight Atop a Culinary Cloud**
Meringue, a culinary delight born from the magical union of egg whites and sugar, has captivated palates for centuries. Its ethereal texture, billowing peaks, and delicate sweetness have earned it a place of honor atop countless desserts, from classic pies and tarts to elegant mousses and trifles. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the art of meringue-making, unveiling the secrets to achieving "no weep, no shrink" perfection. We'll explore three fundamental meringue recipes – Swiss, Italian, and French – each with its own unique characteristics and applications. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice culinary explorer, this journey into the world of meringue promises to elevate your dessert repertoire to new heights.
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.
NEVER-EVER-FAIL MERINGUE
Some people find it hard to make a good meringue like some people find it hard to make a good pastry shell. I am enclosing this recipe for the ones who need to make it without too many problems encountered.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water, and cook until thick and clear. Cool completely.
- Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Add salt and vanilla, and slowly beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Beat quickly for several minutes. Spread meringue on filled, cooled 9-inch pie.
- Bake pie at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes until tips of meringue begin to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 21.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
WEEPLESS MERINGUE
Make and share this Weepless Meringue recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Pie
Time 25m
Yield 1 Pie
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together cornstarch and cold water.
- Add to 1/2 cup boiling water.
- Cook over low heat until it thickens.
- Set aside to cool.
- Beat egg whites, dash of salt, and sugar until stiff.
- Add cooled cornstarch mixture to beaten egg white mixture.
- Put on pie, making sure it covers the edges well.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
KITTENCAL'S NO MORE WATERY MERINGUE
Using this method will prevent your meringue from "weeping" and will hold up well for days, it's great for lemon meringue pies --- prep time does not include cooling time. cornstarch/water mixture. If you are making two pies and using 6 or more egg whites, just double up and use 2 tbsp of cornstarch, 4 tbsps cold water and 1 cup boiling water, and follow same method.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pie
Time 10h
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, blend the cornstarch with the water.
- Add the boiling water, and cook, stirring until clear and thickened.
- Let stand until COMPLETELY COLD ( I just put it in the fridge for an hour to speed up the cooling process, but by all means it can sit out at room temperature too).
- With an electric mixer, at high speed, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Gradually add in the sugar; beat until stiff, but not dry.
- Turn the mixer to low speed; add in the salt and vanilla.
- Gradually beat in the cold cornstarch mixture.
- Turn the mixer onto high again; beat well.
- Spread the meringue over cooled pie filling sealing the meringue to the pie crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.
MERINGUE - FOOL PROOF NO WEEP
Don't you feel upset when you take a lot of time to bake a beautiful pie ant the meringue desides it needs a good cry!
Provided by David Henson
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix the 2 tblsp. of sugar, cornstarch and water in a sauce pancook till clear then cool.
- 2. Beat the egg whites with salt ans vanilla until thick.
- 3. Add 6 tblsp. of sugarand beat well add cooled cornstarch mixturebeat till creamy firm stiff peaks.
- 4. Pile on pie making sure edges are sealed to crust then bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 30 min or untill golden brown.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
