Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 110°C (230°F). Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper or a silicone mat.
2. 2
   Add egg whites to a clean bowl. Use an electric beater or whisk to beat egg whites to soft peaks (peaks should still curl down when you lift up the whisk/electric beater).
3. 3
   Gradually add icing sugar while beating to stiff peaks. You want the mixture to be smooth and glossy. This would be a good time to add creme of tartar if you're using it, and then whisk it through.
4. 4
   Spoon nice big rustic blobs of meringue on lined tray, or you can use 2 large spoons to quenelle the meringues. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes.
5. 5
   When you take the meringues out of the oven, set aside for 5-10 minutes.
6. 6
   Carefully lift the meringues off the baking tray and transfer them onto a plate or store in a container. You can eat them just as they are, use them to garnish desserts you make in the future, or you can make mini pavlovas. Enjoy!