For sweet treats that are light as air.

If you need a lesson on how to make meringue, our Test Kitchen professionals are here for you.

We’ve got all the tips and tricks you should probably know so that perfect this elegant sweet.

Italian meringue on a whisk

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Learn how to make Italian meringue, and discover ways touse it in your favorite desserts.

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verify you read through the directions before starting, so you know what to expect.

ingredients for Italian meringue

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Once you’ve mastered the technique, the opportunities are endless.

Try your hand at piping with ourMini Meringue Kisses, perfect for garnishing elegant cakes or tarts.

Add cream of tartar and salt.

Italian meringue

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Beat until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add vanilla extract:

Reduce speed to low, and beat in vanilla extract.

Proceed with desired baked meringue recipe.

boiling sugar syrup for meringue

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To verify your bowl is completely clean, swipe with lemon juice or vinegar before using.

whipping egg whites to foamy

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egg whites soft peak

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adding sugar syrup to egg whites

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whipping meringue

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adding vanilla extract to meringue

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