Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

Never-Ever-Fail Meringue

Some people find it hard to make a good meringue like some people find it hard to make a good pastry shell. I am enclosing this recipe for the ones who need to make it without too many problems encountered.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch pie’s worth
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1
Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water, and cook until thick and clear. Cool completely.

Step 2
Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Add salt and vanilla, and slowly beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Beat quickly for several minutes. Spread meringue on filled, cooled 9-inch pie.

Step 3
Bake pie at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes until tips of meringue begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

48
Calories
10g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 48
% Daily Value *
Sodium22mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Total Sugars10g
Protein1g
Calcium2mg 0%
Potassium22mg 0%

*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.

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