SALTED PISTACHIO MERINGUES
Meringues, like people, come in all shapes and sizes: There are small, crunchy ones that look like sweet meringue kisses and big, pillowy Pavlovas that are piled high with whipped cream and fruit. Sometimes, I pipe meringue in the shape of mini tart shells, bake them until they're crisp, and fill them with ice cream and fruit. But my new favorite meringues, inspired by chef Yotam Ottolenghi, are these big messy clouds. I form them on a sheet pan with two big spoons, then I top them with chopped pistachios and flaked sea salt. They're crispy on the outside and taste like marshmallows inside. The different textures and the touch of salt make every bite an adventure. I promise if you make these, people will go crazy!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 very large meringues
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the sugar so it's a perfectly even thickness on the paper right to the edge of the sugar, leaving a border on the paper so the sugar doesn't spill onto the pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges start to brown lightly. Watch carefully! Lower the oven to 250˚ F.
- Meanwhile, place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Just before the sugar is ready, whisk the egg whites on high speed for 1 minute, until frothy. With the mixer on low, slowly add the hot sugar to the egg whites. (I use a large spoon at first, 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 egg whites are room temperature. (The bowl may still be warm.) The meringue will be very thick and glossy.
- Using two large serving spoons, scoop 6 very large, messy oval dollops of meringue onto each of two sheet pans lined with parchment paper, spacing them out because they will expand while they bake. Sprinkle the pistachios on top and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (make sure your oven isn't above 250˚ F!), until the outsides of the meringues are crisp but not browned and the centers are still soft. Sprinkle with the fleur de sel and set aside to cool.
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Carl Elliott
[email protected]Pistachio meringues: A delightful treat!
Swavvy EatsGrAvY
[email protected]These meringues were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. The pistachio flavor was unique and delicious, and the salt added a nice touch of sophistication. I would highly recommend these meringues for any occasion.
pramesh singh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of meringues, but these salted pistachio meringues changed my mind. They were so light and fluffy, and the pistachio flavor was amazing. The salt was a perfect addition, balancing out the sweetness of the meringue. I will defini
Lindo Mazibuko
[email protected]These meringues were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They were light and airy, with a delicate pistachio flavor. The salt added a nice touch of balance, preventing the meringues from being too sweet. I would definitely make these again
Rohoman Hassan
[email protected]These meringues were amazing! I loved the pistachio flavor and the salt added a nice touch of balance. I will definitely be making these again!
Ayesha Hameed
[email protected]Overall, these meringues were a bit disappointing. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Gavin LeCates
[email protected]These meringues were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Masud Talukdar
[email protected]The meringues didn't turn out as green as I expected. I think I might have used too little pistachio extract.
Amy Afentakis
[email protected]These meringues were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
unabia mughal
[email protected]The meringues turned out a bit too chewy for my liking. I think I might have overbeaten the egg whites.
James Leatherbarrow
[email protected]These meringues were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pistachio flavor was nice. I think I would try making them again with less sugar next time.
Basit D
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringues, but these salted pistachio meringues were a pleasant surprise. They were light and fluffy, with a subtle pistachio flavor. The salt added a nice touch of balance, making them not too sweet. I would definitely make the
X Hameed
[email protected]These meringues were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They were light and airy, with a delicate pistachio flavor. The salt added a nice touch of balance, preventing the meringues from being too sweet. I would definitely make these again
Razvan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the salt in these meringues, but I'm so glad I tried them. The salt really does balance out the sweetness of the meringue and adds a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely make these again!
Mahin Sarker
[email protected]These meringues were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious! The pistachio flavor was rich and nutty, and the salt added a nice touch of balance. I would definitely make these again f
Tyler Petersen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meringues turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a beautiful light green color. The pistachio flavor was subtle but present, and the salt added a nice touch of balance
Berry Arn
[email protected]These meringues were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. The pistachio flavor was unique and delicious, and the salt added a nice touch of sophistication. I would highly recommend these meringues for any occasion.
Jaffar Mehdi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of meringues, but these salted pistachio meringues changed my mind. They were so light and fluffy, and the pistachio flavor was amazing. The salt was a perfect addition, balancing out the sweetness of the meringue. I will defini
Najma Ali
[email protected]These salted pistachio meringues were a delightful treat! They were light and airy, with a delicate pistachio flavor. The salt added a nice touch of balance, preventing the meringues from being too sweet. I would definitely make these again!