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
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- ⅔ cup brown sugar, (approximately 140 grams), packed, light or dark
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a mixer with whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until foamy. Add the salt and continue beating at high speed.4 large egg whites | 1/2 tsp cream of tartar | Pinch of salt
- When the whites form soft peaks, with the mixer still running, begin adding the brown sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. If your brown sugar is very lumpy, rub it through a colander or break it up with your fingers before adding.2/3 cup brown sugar
- Once all of the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla extract and beat until well blended.1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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.
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.
Notes
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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