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Merenges

SUBMITTED BY: Missy  PHOTO BY: CookingMama 

"This is a Puerto Rican recipe. The meringues are as light as a cloud and not messy, you can make a lot of them, and they have a hint of lemon."
Merenges Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 43 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 50 cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large clean glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Fold in the lemon zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they peel off of the sheet without resistance. Cool on wire racks, then store 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 Jan. 1, 2008 by Casandra Yaz 
When I saw Puertorican in the recipe I had to try it. I was not disappointed at all. These... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by Terri B 
Wonderful! I've made this recipe twice now, once with orange zest and once with lime zest and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2005 by Kelly 
I loved the hint of lemon in the recipe- it was like eating a piece of lemon meringuep pie! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2006 by CookingMama 
I added lemon extract with the zest. They melt in your mouth. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2006 by haverpopper 
These were awesome!!! They were exactly the kind of merenges I wanted -- crumbly outside,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by xxDXxx 
I didn't have parchment paper on hand so instead i greased a pan and placed it on the top... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2008 by Hannah 
They were a little too sweet for me. I wish I would have put in 1/2 or 2/3 the sugar. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Jordan 
Truly authentic merenges. (crisp outer/moist center..the way they should be) I haven't tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by foo 
Excellent! Perfectly crispy ont he outside and chewy onthe inside - comparable to a nuked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by catie 
Wow!! These are just like the merenges from the Cuban bakery that I love. The only thing I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Merenges

Servings Per Recipe: 50

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 22

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 12mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.3g

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