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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups white sugar
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6 large egg whites
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
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Bring 2 cups of water to a simmer in a medium pot.
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Combine sugar, egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer.
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Reduce the heat under the simmering water and place the stand mixer 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 the heat immediately.
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Place the bowl onto the stand mixer and attach the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until egg whites are cool and stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes; the mixture should hold peaks effortlessly and start balling up around the whisk attachment while appearing silky, shiny, and pure white.
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Use meringue immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
157 | Calories |
38g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 157 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium 102mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Total Sugars 38g | |
Protein 3g | 5% |
Calcium 2mg | 0% |
Potassium 57mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.