Name: Meringue 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 5 egg whites; 270 g caster sugar; 3 tsp cornstarch; 1.5 tsp vinegar; 1.5 tsp vanilla

Meringue 2

Meringue

Ingredients

5 egg whites
270 g caster sugar
3 tsp cornstarch
1.5 tsp vinegar
1.5 tsp vanilla

Method

Whisk the egg whites until foamy, then gradually incorporate the caster sugar while whisking continuously at high speed.
Add the cornstarch, vinegar and vanilla; whisk until stiff and glossy.
Pipe or spoon onto baking paper.
Bake at 100°C until crisp and dry throughout.
Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit.