Best 9 Swiss Meringue Shells Recipes

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Craving a delightful treat that combines crispy and chewy textures with a delicate sweetness? Look no further than Swiss meringue shells! These delectable confections, often used as the base for a variety of desserts, offer a unique culinary experience that is sure to impress. With their crisp exterior and soft and chewy interior, Swiss meringue shells are a true delight for the senses. Whether you prefer to savor them on their own or fill them with your favorite fillings, these versatile creations are a perfect addition to any dessert repertoire. Embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we delve into the art of crafting Swiss meringue shells, guiding you through the process of creating these ethereal and delectable treats.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWISS MERINGUE RECIPE



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You can make delicious pastry shells, pie topping etc with this swiss meringue recipe.

Provided by Meymi

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 large egg whites (105 grams)
105 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar for soft meringue or 150 grams (3/4 cups) granulated sugar for hard-stiff meringue

Steps:

  • Prepare bain-marie: Place a saucepan that is large enough to hold stand mixer's mixing bowl (or large enough to hold another bowl if using a handheld mixer), over medium heat, filled with 1 inch (2,5 cm) water and bring the water to a simmer.
  • Place the egg whites into the stand mixer's bowl( or into another bowl if using a handheld mixer). Add the sugar and mix with a whisk for almost 30 seconds before placing it over bain-marie.
  • When the water simmers, reduce the heat to medium-low and put the mixing bowl over the saucepan. (The bottom of the bowl shouldn't touch the simmering water.) Whisk until the mixture reaches 160°F(71°C). If you are using temperature, make sure that the temperature doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl but the mixture as the bottom of the bowl can be hotter than the mixture. If you are not using a temperature, rub the mixture between your fingers. The sugar will be dissolved and the mixture will be hot. This step takes almost 3 minutes with 3 egg whites.
  • Attach the mixing bowl and whisk attachment to the mixer if you are using a stand mixer.
  • Start beating the mixture with low speed and gradually increase to medium-high. Almost in 5 minutes, the soft peaks will form. Beat almost for extra 7 minutes until the mixture is glossy and reaches to stiff peaks. The mixing bowl will be totally cool after beating. You can use this Swiss Meringue to top your tarts and use a torch to brown the meringue or bake at 350°F(177C°) until browned. You can also make meringue kisses or pastry shells-dry at low temperature.

FOOLPROOF SWISS MERINGUE



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This is a super stable, delicious, easy-to-make Swiss meringue that's perfect as a base for Swiss meringue buttercream or as a topping for any pie you want to make! Because it's whipped over a bain-marie, it doesn't need to be baked - which makes it especially great for my favorite lemon icebox pie (I suggest trying that if you're into lemon meringue pie!). Precision is important, otherwise it's as foolproof as the title says. Hope you love it as much as I do.

Provided by Zaya

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups white sugar
6 egg whites
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a simmer in a medium pot.
  • Combine sugar, egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Reduce the heat of the pot and place the bowl over the steam. Whisk egg whites lightly until a digital or candy thermometer inserted into the mixture reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Place bowl back onto the stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until egg whites are cool and stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Mixture should hold peaks effortlessly and start balling up around the whisk attachment while appearing silky, shiny, and pure white.
  • Use meringue immediately. It will hold its shape without separating for about a week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, Sodium 101.6 mg, Sugar 37.6 g

SWISS MERINGUE



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This meringue works well for piping shapes and baking them until crisp. It can be rewhipped if necessary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 pinch cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Fill medium saucepan one quarter full with water. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and bring water to a simmer.
  • Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of electric mixer, and place over saucepan. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. Test by rubbing between your fingers.
  • Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and whip, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined. Use meringue immediately.

SWISS MERINGUE SHELLS



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Folks will know you fussed when you bring out these sweet, cloud-like cups topped with fresh berries (or a tart fruit filling if you like). Crisp outside and chewy inside, these meringues from the American Egg Board makes an elegant ending to a company dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
Berries of your choice
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla and cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Drop 8 mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Bake at 225° until set and dry, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. , Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Fill shells with berries; garnish with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MERINGUES CHANTILLY



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 meringues

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 extra - large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped Cream with Orange Liqueur, recipe follows
Stewed berries, recipe follows
2 cups (1 pint) cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
1 half-pint fresh blueberries
3 half-pints fresh raspberries, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 teaspoons framboise (raspberry brandy)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a small glass and a pencil, draw 6 (3 1/2-inch) circles on each piece of paper. Turn the paper face-down on the baking sheets.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a large pinch of salt on medium speed until frothy. Add 1 cup of the sugar and raise the speed to high until the egg whites form very stiff peaks. Whisk in the vanilla. Carefully fold the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar into the meringue. With a large star - shaped pastry tip, pipe a disc of meringue inside each circle. Pipe another layer around the edge to form the sides of the shells.
  • Bake for 2 hours, or until the meringues are dry and crisp but not browned. Turn off the heat and allow the meringues to sit in the oven for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Spread some of the sauce from the stewed berries on each plate. Place a meringue on top and fill with whipped cream. Top with berries and serve.
  • Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When it starts to thicken, add the sugar, vanilla and orange liqueur and continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Don't overbeat, or you'll end up with butter!
  • Combine the blueberries, one-half pint of raspberries, the sugar and zest in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. The juice will become a syrup and the berries will be slightly cooked. Off the heat, stir in the remaining raspberries and the framboise. Set aside.

BASIC SWISS MERINGUE



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This intermediate-level meringue is far more stable than its French counterpart, yet not as hardy as Italian meringue. Its most common, and arguably most stunning, application is a winsome, swooping shell that's baked until firm to the touch though still compellingly chewy within.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place whites and sugar in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture registers 160 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and whisk on high speed until mixture is cool and stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Use immediately.

MERINGUE SHELLS



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I was recently web searching for a recipe and came across this one which I plan on making for the upcoming holiday.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients together well. Then beat in slowly 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup at a time.
  • Beat until mixture forms very stiff peaks.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • Divide meringue into 8 circles on waxed paper. Slightly hollow out centers and make a stand-up ridge around outside of meringue shells.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Let cool on pan.
  • To serve, fill shells with vanilla ice cream and top with sweetened sliced strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8, Sodium 56.9, Carbohydrate 25.1, Sugar 25.1, Protein 1.4

SWISS MERINGUE



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For piping. Dries hard throughout. These slow-dried meringues should retain their whiteness. Swiss meringue can be shaped into crusts, shells, baskets, and all kinds of fancy or plain designs.These can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 egg whites (room temperature)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup vanilla sugar (Flavored Sugar Flavored Sugar or Splenda)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper
  • In a large grease-free mixing bowl beat the egg whites at a slow steady speed. When they are foamy add the cream of tartar. Gradually add the sugar. When the meringue begins to form soft peaks, increase to a moderate beating speed.
  • Beat another 5-8 minutes, until the meringue is thick, but still glossy, and forms firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
  • Adhear the parchment paper to the cookie sheet with dots of meringue.
  • Spoon the meringue into a piping bag fitted with desired tip. Keep designs simple as these pieces are delicate and will shatter easily. Bake small pieces about 15 minutes and thicker pieces 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.6, Sodium 11, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7

EASY SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM



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This buttercream is light and fluffy and good for those who don't like a sickeningly sweet American buttercream. Make sure you use real egg whites and not pasteurized egg whites (such as Egg Beaters®). They are heat processed and will not whip into a meringue.

Provided by Tanya Rosario

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat 1/3 cup sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and syrup just starts to bubble. Remove from heat.
  • Pour egg whites into a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Beat in 2 tablespoons sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • While the egg whites are beating, return the syrup to high heat. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the syrup reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C). Pour syrup carefully into the stiff egg whites, with the mixer running on low. Increase speed and beat until meringue is thick and shiny and the bowl is cool to the touch.
  • Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat in meringue until thoroughly mixed. Add almond extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the chocolate. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature before you start. This will help them whip up more easily.
  • Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing the speed as the whites become foamy. This will help prevent them from becoming overbeaten.
  • Once the egg whites are stiff and glossy, add the sugar in a slow, steady stream. This will help prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
  • Bake the macarons at a low temperature for a long time. This will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the macarons cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Swiss meringue shells are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be used to make a variety of desserts. They are relatively easy to make, but they do require some patience and care. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your Swiss meringue shells turn out perfectly every time.

Here are some additional tips for making Swiss meringue shells:

  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can use a regular lighter to toast the macarons. Just be careful not to burn them.
  • You can flavor the macarons with a variety of extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or chocolate. You can also add food coloring to create different colors.
  • Macarons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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