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Authentic French Meringues

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"Authentic French Meringues from a patisserie in France."
Authentic French Meringues Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 114 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Butter and flour a baking sheet.
  2. In a glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy using an electric mixer. Sprinkle in sugar a little at a time, while continuing to whip at medium speed. When the mixture becomes stiff and shiny like satin, stop mixing, and transfer the mixture to a large pastry bag. Pipe the meringue out onto the prepared baking sheet using a large round tip or star tip.
  3. Place the meringues in the oven and place a wooden spoon handle in the door to keep it from closing all the way. Bake for 3 hours, or until the meringues are dry, and can easily be removed from the pan. Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by Moe 
There are two types of meringue; soft and hard. The difference between the two is the amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2006 by Chef in Training 
I am in school for baking and pastry and this is the closest thing I have seen yet to how I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by JKERNS81 
These are just like the gourmet meringues you buy at the specialty grocery stores. They are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by allison125 
Foolproof and delicious. DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR. The only thing that I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by LowFatLady 
I have made this recipe several times. I add 1/2 t. flavored extract to the mixture. I make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by CHECKERB 
I don't have an extremely sweet tooth, and thought this original recipe is way too sweet. So... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2005 by brigitte_gf 
This was the best meringue cookie recipe I've found! I used to use the one in a cook book, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by SHARONJMEYER 
I served French Meringues at an afternoon tea...easy to make and visually elegant. Even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Grannyn 
I had made creme brulee for my husband and was left with 4 egg whites - what a perfect answer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by L. Cal 
Delicious! I love meringue cookies and had only made my own meringue for pies in the past, but... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Authentic French Meringues

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 31

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 6mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.4g

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