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Meringue Cookies Recipe
Dessert

Got Leftover Egg Whites? Make Meringue Cookies!

I recently made crème brûlée and found myself with several leftover egg whites.
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I recently made crème brûlée and found myself with several leftover egg whites. I'm apt to skip scrambled egg whites and am a bigger fan of confections, which is why I decided to make meringue cookies. Ever since I made meringue-topped cakes, I can't get the fluffy stuff out of my head. Crisp on the outside and foamy on the inside, a bite of these meringue cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging in something butter-filled. While the cookies are excellent on their own (or even with a glass of Champagne), I also recommend pairing them with tart strawberries and raspberries.

If you've never made meringue before, the most important thing to remember is the egg whites must be completely yolk-free. In addition, make sure your bowl and whisk attachment are clean, dry, and free from any residual oil. Fat is the enemy of fluffy meringue and will prevent the whites from whipping, which is why you must take preventative measures. Keep reading to see the recipe.

Traditional Eton Mess Recipe
fast and easy

Berry Tempting: Eton Mess

I love any food or drink with a good story behind it, from Singapore Slings to Kentucky Hot Browns.
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I love any food or drink with a good story behind it, from Singapore Slings to Kentucky Hot Browns. That's why I've been wanting to make the Eton Mess, a strawberry dessert recipe with hundreds of years of English custom behind it, practically forever.

This no-cook berry pudding was first created sometime in the 1800s at Eton College, one of Britain's most distinguished public schools. It's served with great fanfare every year at the school's June 4 celebration picnic, which is held on the playing fields following a cricket game against the students of neighboring Winchester College.

Although historians believe it was first served with bananas, strawberries became de rigueur over the years, as did the addition of crumbled meringue cookies. Think of it as an inside-out pavlova — creamy, crispy, fruity, and sticky. For the five-ingredient recipe, read more.

Easy Baked Alaska Recipe
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Come Party With Me: Oscars — Desserts

On Sunday evening, the stars in attendance at the Governors Ball, the official afterparty to the Oscars, will be enjoying baked Alaska with espresso glace, Guittard L’Etoile du Nord chocolate sorbet and toasted meringue for dessert.
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On Sunday evening, the stars in attendance at the Governors Ball, the official afterparty to the Oscars, will be enjoying baked Alaska with espresso glace, Guittard L’Etoile du Nord chocolate sorbet and toasted meringue for dessert. Although it sounds incredibly fancy, a baked Alaska is quite simply an ice cream cake topped with meringue. Take some help from the grocery store and you can serve this elegant treat to friends at your Oscars viewing party. All you have to do is follow this easy — yes, easy — recipe for individual baked Alaskas. Use your favorite flavor of ice cream, or to be authentic, a rich chocolate sorbet. Sound delish? Here's the recipe.

Recipe For Berry Lemon Meringue Cake
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Reader Recipe: Berry Lemon Meringue Cake

We are currently fixated on red, white, and blue foods, and this berry lemon meringue cake is absolutely no exception.
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We are currently fixated on red, white, and blue foods, and this berry lemon meringue cake is absolutely no exception. If you're short on ideas for an Independence Day dessert, this cake would be perfect. After all, what could be more festive (and all American) than super-seasonal berries, moist white cake, and a fluffy meringue topping? When I make this for my friends and family, I'll throw in fresh blueberries for added holiday measure. Get into the Fourth of July spirit when you read more

Ina Garten's Mixed Berry Pavlova
summer

Make Use of Summer's Berries With Ina's Pavlova

Ever since I saw Ina Garten make a berry pavlova on her Food Network show, Barefoot Contessa, I've fantasized about making one myself.
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Ever since I saw Ina Garten make a berry pavlova on her Food Network show, Barefoot Contessa, I've fantasized about making one myself. The episode debuted in 2006 and here I am three years later, finally making the recipe! A pavlova is a dessert consisting of a meringue disk filled with whipped cream and chopped fruit.

Although it requires time and patience, the recipe is rather simple. The three components are made separately and then are combined just before serving. Ina's pavlova includes blueberries, but I subbed in cherries — feel free to use your favorite fruit.

The final dessert is sophisticated, scrumptious, and ideal for Summer entertaining. The outside of the meringue is crisp, while the inside is pillowy and marshmallow-like. The whipped sweetened cream forms a fluffy cushion for the perfectly ripe plump berries. To get started with your own pavlova you'll need the recipe so, read more

Come Party With Me: Summer Solstice — Dessert
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Come Party With Me: Summer Solstice — Dessert

After serving the Italian style meal at your summer solstice dinner, wait at least a half an hour before offering guests dessert.
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After serving the Italian style meal at your summer solstice dinner, wait at least a half an hour before offering guests dessert. Set up a decadent dessert buffet with fresh berries and store bought sorbet. Supplement the menu with one show stopping, homemade dessert. A cold, creamy chocolate silk pie is rich and delicious. The pie has to be made in advance making it an ideal finish to a party. To check out the recipe, which I found on MyRecipes.com, read more

Come Party With Me: Bridal Shower — Dessert
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Come Party With Me: Bridal Shower — Dessert

When I picture a bridal shower, a dainty miniature dessert comes to mind.
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When I picture a bridal shower, a dainty miniature dessert comes to mind. A bite sized dessert is perfect for a shower where an all female crowd will not want to consume anything too heavy or rich.

These luscious looking, little lemon meringue pies are tiny and delectable. Serve after opening presents or playing games with purchased chocolate truffles, sparkling wine, and tea.

For more wedding ideas go to IDoSugar. To take a look at the recipe, please read more

Recipe for Pumpkin Meringue Pie
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Get Your Pie On

Instead of making traditional pumpkin pie, this year I surprised my family on Thanksgiving with a pumpkin meringue pie!
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Instead of making traditional pumpkin pie, this year I surprised my family on Thanksgiving with a pumpkin meringue pie! There are three elements to this pie, so I made each one on a different day. The cream cheese pastry crust is simply flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The exquisite filling — I could not stop licking the bowl! — is made with an infused cream and pumpkin puree. The topping — that's made minutes before serving — is a classic meringue. The hardest part was rolling out the dough, but after a few emergency calls to YumSugar, it was ready to bake. For the to-die-for recipe, read more

Come Party With Me: Easter - Menu (Dinner, Dessert)
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Come Party With Me: Easter - Menu (Dinner, Dessert)

No familiar holiday celebration is finished without a to die for dessert.
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No familiar holiday celebration is finished without a to die for dessert. After you've washed the dishes from your Easter dinner, show-stop your guests with an extravagant lemon meringue pie. The sunny yellow curd filling and pillows of soft white meringue topping could be defined as spring on a plate. If you have yet to make a pie of these sorts, I suggest you make one to end your Easter dinner. Look at the recipe, and read more

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Definition: Meringue

Meringue A simple mixture made of stiffly beaten egg whites and white sugar.
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Meringue
A simple mixture made of stiffly beaten egg whites and white sugar. It has many forms and consistencies ranging from soft to hard. Meringue is used as a base for lightening mousses and buttercreams or aerating batters. It can be baked and filled or eaten alone.