Brown Sugar Meringue
Create a fabulous brown sugar meringue for your favorite pies and desserts. Follow our expert tips for the perfect texture and shine.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature approx. 132 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, (132 grams), packed, light or dark
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- In a mixer with whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy.
- Add the cream of tartar and salt and continue beating at high speed.
- When the whites form soft peaks, with the mixer still running, begin to add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once all of the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla and beat until well blended.
- Check for stiff peaks by lifting the whisk. When the meringue is ready the peaks will be sturdy and glossy, and standing on their own.
Notes
Note: Eating raw or undercooked eggs can pose a risk for food-borne illness. Cook a meringue pie topping for at least 15 minutes at 350 F.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 0.03gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 82mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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