If you’ve ever dreamed of making perfectly white and wonderfully toasted meringues to adorn your dessert table, this is a simple way to make that fantasy come true!
4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 120°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Carefully separate egg whites, ensuring no yolk contaminates them. Place in a clean, dry bowl.
Continue beating, adding sugar gradually until stiff peaks form. This takes about 10 minutes.
Gently fold in vanilla extract until incorporated.
Use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon to create mounds on the baking sheet.
Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meringues are crisp and dry. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy your perfect meringues!