How to Make a Meringue Pie Topping
Directions for How to Make a Meringue Pie Topping that doesn't deflate or bead. This meringue pie topping recipe covers one pie.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup superfine How to make Superfine Sugar
Instructions
- Place the egg whites, cream of tartar,and vanilla in a glass or metal bowl. Beat on high until soft peaks form.
- Slowly add sugar while beating. Continue to beat until the sugar is completely dissolved and firm peaks form.
- Spoon the meringue onto the still-warm pie making sure it comes in contact with the crust.
- Make swirls in the topping.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 7 - 12 minutes until the top is a golden brown.
- Cool on a cooling rack until it reaches room temperature. Then place in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.