If someone asked you, “what is meringue”? Would you say the light, piled-high, fluffy meringue on top of a pie? Or the delicately crunchy and chewy kind you find in a cookie? No matter how you answered, you’d be right. Not all meringues are created equally. At the very core, meringue is a sweet dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar, but there are actually three types —Italian Meringue, French Meringue, and Swiss Meringue. Lets break down the differences and similarities.
Whichever type of meringue you prefer, Chef Eddy offers the following tips for the best outcome.
They are light, airy and sweet confections. Homemade meringues are often chewy and soft with a crisp exterior, while many commercial meringues are crisp throughout.
Cooling and Storing Meringue
- Once the meringue is removed from the oven, it will cool rapidly.
- As soon as it has cooled, place it in plastic bags with as much air as possible removed until ready to use. Wrapping in plastic food wrap is not adequate.
- Store any baked meringue at room temperature.
Now that you know the differences in meringue give one of these fan-favorite meringue recipes a try.
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FAQ
What are meringues supposed to taste like?
Is meringue high in sugar?
How do you make meringue less sweet?
Why does sugar come out of meringue?
Do meringues taste different?
Different meringues have different flavors and textures, which can affect the outcome of your recipe. So, if you pair a meringue that is extremely sweet with a recipe that already has a ton of sugar, your flavors won’t be balanced and you may as well be eating straight sugar! So, what does meringue taste like?
Tangerine vs Orange: What are the differences?
Size is the main difference, since tangerines are smaller than oranges. Tangerines are typically sweeter than oranges, mainly due to the smaller size. In terms of health, there isn’t really a difference between them, they are fairly similar in nutrient contents, so each whichever one you like the best.
Are meringue cookies sweet?
Generally, meringue cookies are much sweeter than plain meringue and they have a noticeably sugary taste. The texture of these cookies should be crisp, fluffy, light, and creamy. Can You Freeze Meringue?
Why is Italian meringue so sweet?
Italian meringue is uber creamy, fluffy, and voluminous. It has a relatively stiff consistency and should have stiff peaks. However, the meringue is still pliable and can be worked into many different recipes. This meringue is exceptionally sweet. That is because it is made using melted sugar.