Last week I made meringues for our church's potluck. It was a Valentine's Day theme, so I wanted to make something pink and sweet. So I chose meringues. I've made them a couple of times before, and they've always turned out pretty good.
The process of making them:
First, I cracked the eggs and separated the yolks from the whites into separate bowls. I used about eight eggs. I then put the whites into a mixing bowl, added some lemon juice, and turned on the machine to whip them.
I measured out how much sugar I needed and began adding it slowly. I always have a problem with that; I add it too fast, and the sugar doesn't dissolve quickly enough, so I end up with this silky but grainy meringue. It tastes fine after baking, so I don't really have to worry too much. But I always have a problem with that every time I make them.
After adding the sugar and beating for a few more minutes, it reached soft peaks. I added a few drops of red food coloring and beat it for a few more seconds until fully incorporated.
I turned the oven to 200°F, got out a piping bag, filled it, and started making cute little meringue swirls on the pans. When the oven was preheated, I put them in and set a timer for two hours (yes, they take extra long to bake). Once they were done, I turned the oven off and let them rest in there for about fifteen minutes. Then took them out and let them cool for longer.
I got out a big container, started putting them in, and got it ready for the next day's potluck. I tasted a couple, and they were kinda addictive. I love the weird texture they have. Almost like chalk, but edible. That's why I love them. Just taste like edible sweet chalk. 😁 They're so easy to make, and only a few ingredients are needed.