BASIC FRENCH MERINGUE

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Use this meringue recipe to make Floating Islands with Ricotta Cream and Poached Apricots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12 floating islands

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cream of tartar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk whites, salt, and cream of tartar with a mixer on medium-low speed until foamy. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until sugar dissolves and soft peaks form. Gradually increase speed to medium-high, and whisk until stiff peaks form, 8 to 10 minutes. Use immediately.

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