MERINGUE CLOUDS
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 very large meringues
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange two oven racks evenly in the oven.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the sugar in an even layer on the paper. (Leave a small border of paper around the sugar so the sugar doesn't spill onto the pan.) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the sugar is hot (an edge will begin to brown). Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When the sugar is almost ready, whisk the egg whites on high speed for 1 minute, until the whites are frothy. With the mixer still on high, slowly add the hot sugar to the egg whites. (I use a large spoon to start and then pick up the paper and pour the sugar in slowly.) Add the vanilla and continue to whisk on high for 10 minutes, until the meringue is at room temperature. It will be very thick and glossy.
- Using two large serving spoons, scoop 12 very large oval dollops of meringue onto two sheet pans lined with parchment paper. You should be able to get 6 meringues on each pan; space them well because they will expand while they bake. Place 3 candied rose petals on top of each meringue. Bake for 2 hours, until the outsides of the meringues are crisp and the centers are still soft. Set aside to cool on baking racks. Allow to sit uncovered and serve at room temperature. (Don't refrigerate or store covered or they will lose their crispness.)
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Abigail Ruiz
abigail78@yahoo.comThese meringue clouds are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.
Zeeshan Nasir
z_n77@gmail.comThese meringue clouds are the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner.
rahel Lulu
l.rahel7@yahoo.comI love how these clouds just melt in your mouth.
MD Kamal Islam
md.k45@gmail.comThese meringue clouds are a great way to impress your friends and family.
Nick Sammons
s-n@hotmail.frThe clouds were a bit too delicate for my taste, but they were still very enjoyable.
Cursonoid
cursonoid@aol.comI've made these meringue clouds several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Adele Katherine Giron
k@hotmail.comThese meringue clouds are the perfect dessert for a summer party.
Alone
alone7@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of meringue, but these clouds were surprisingly delicious.
Imaz Ali
i@yahoo.comThese clouds were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort.
Knifefoxgamer2012
knifefoxgamer2012@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to make these meringue clouds again.
Alani Palomo
alani@aol.comThese meringue clouds are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Shanti Pandey
p67@gmail.comThe clouds were a bit too airy for my liking, but my guests seemed to enjoy them.
Ajay Smart
smart_a@yahoo.comI love how these clouds look like little pillows of sweetness.
Thanuja Nimsara
tn@hotmail.co.ukThese meringue clouds are the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Tariq imran
tariq.imran@aol.comThe clouds were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were a delicious and impressive dessert.
Mohamed yahyia
ymohamed66@gmail.comI've never made meringue before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfectly.
Esaroma Leds
esaroma-l0@yahoo.comThese meringue clouds were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so light and fluffy, and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.