Basic Meringues

Meringue can be used as a great base for desserts such as Pavlova.
Desserts

Ingredients

4 egg whites
100g caster sugar
100g icing sugar

Method

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 120°C, and line tray with baking paper.

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Step 2

Sift the sugars and set aside. Using a Russell Hobbs hand mixer, whisk the egg whites in the bowl on a medium to high speed until fairly stiff. Add half the sugar and continue whisking until smooth and stiff peaks have formed.

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Step 3

Remove the bowl, and lightly fold in the remaining sugar with a metal spoon.

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Step 4

Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture into 2cm deep circles.

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Step 5

Cook on the lowest shelf of the oven for 1½ hours. Cool on a wire rack.

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Step 6

Top with berries, grated chocolate or whipped cream.