introduzzjoni

Hemm Meringa Taljana it is a very simple preparation based on the union of the egg whites with the sugar syrup. This compound will be ideal as a base for filling or decorating desserts: one of these is definitely the Kejk tal-meringue, fantastic for surprising guests by catapulting them into its delicacy; the Italian meringue is also perfect in the filling of pies and cakes such as Pavlova, or used in the creation of mousses and semifreddi. A quick dessert to prepare, able to make any type of dessert you decide to present to your guests appealing!

Preparazzjoni

1

Take a saucepan and pour the water into it together with the granulated sugar.

2

Bring to the heat and, with the help of a kitchen thermometer, measure the temperature: it should reach 121 °.

3

Meanwhile, put the egg whites in a bowl and start beating them at medium speed, with the help of an electric whisk.

4

Add the syrup slowly once it is ready.

5

Continue beating with the whisk at high speed until the ingredients have completely cooled.

6

After a few minutes the mixture will be white, swollen and frothy: the Italian Meringue is ready.

aċċessorji

• Kazzola żgħira

• Cake thermometer

• Bowl

• Mixer bl-idejn elettriku

Għajnuniet u tricks

• We suggest you pay attention to the temperature of the mixture to obtain an excellent result of the meringue: for a correct result you should start whipping the egg whites when the syrup has reached 110°.

• For the sweet tooth: try adding bitter cocoa powder to the egg white mixture to create delicious chocolate meringues!

• Meringues are excellent if they are cooked: in this case we suggest you try some exquisite ones French meringues with the addition of a little lemon juice.

• Indulge yourself in adding the ingredients you like best to the mixture: from vanilla to hazelnut.

• If you have any egg whites left over, use them to make these exquisite ones Morsels tal-ġewż tal-Indi to satisfy your desire for sweetness!

ħażna

The Italian Meringue can be stored in the refrigerator, inside an airtight container, għal massimu ta’ ġurnata.