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Close up of a Key-lime pie with peaks of toasted French meringue recipe. The pie is on a blue cake stand on a wooden board.
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French Meringue - Tāhungahunga Wīwī

A super easy meringue made with just a few simple ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
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Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 x Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Ingredients

French Meringue - Tāhungahunga Wīwī

  • 3 kahu hēki (egg whites)
  • ¾ C (165 g) huka one (caster sugar)
  • ¼ teaspoon kirīmi tāta (cream of tartar)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) iho hūperei (vanilla)
  • He kini tote - a pinch of salt

Instructions

French Meringue Recipe Notes:

  • I prefer to make a meringue with a hand mixer because the whisk attachments are smaller and therefore create smaller bubbles in the merenge (meringue). This in turn, creates a super silky final result.
    If you are using a stand mixer you may need to hold the bowl closer to the whisk. Slow the speed down to medium speed as well so it doesn't punch in too much air, too quickly creating a fluffy meringue.
  • In the video you will notice I slowly add in the sugar but I have since learnt that this is unnecessary so just throw it all in and save yourself a job.

Whip the Egg Whites and Sugar:

  • Add the kahu hēki (egg whites), kirīmi tāta (cream of tartar) and huka one (caster sugar) in to a medium sized bowl.
  • Whip it all on medium-high speed for around 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, add the iho hūperei (vanilla) and tote (salt) and whip for a minute longer or until it is glossy and has reached stiff peaks stage.

Decorate with the French Meringue Recipe:

  • The meringue is now ready to decorate the top of my Key Lime Pie or any baking you want to decorate.
    Try making some of the merenge (meringue) in to meringue shards too.