Italian meringue
Preparation : 15 min
Cooking : 13 min
Total time : 28 min Rest : 0 min
Equipment
piping bag (optional), thermometer
4 people
180 g caster sugar
3 egg whites
3 tbsp water
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RECIPE STEPS
1
Beat the eggs whites for 5 minutes in the food processing bowl fitted with the whisk, remembering to remove the pusher or cap first.
- 3 egg whites
2
Meanwhile, dissolve the sugar in 3tbsp water in a saucepan over a low heat.
Cook until the temperature reaches 119 °C. Allow the syrup to boil for about 5 seconds off the heat.
- 180 g caster sugar
- 3 tbsp water
3
Pour this syrup onto the egg whites via the feed tube. Continue whisking for about 5 minutes.
4
Pipe or spoon the meringue on top of a lemon tart.
Place under the grill of your oven for 1-3 minutes until it starts to turn golden. Watch carefully while it is baking.
5
Keep in a cool place until ready to serve.
