MERINGUE

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Use this meringue for the pastry chef Claudia Fleming's meringue-topped blood-orange curd cake. The topping can be toasted with a blowtorch or under a broiler for a baked alaska-like effect.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 egg whites
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a simmer. In a stainless-steel bowl, whisk together egg whites and both sugars. Place over simmering water, and whisk mixture constantly until hot to the touch. Remove from heat.
  • With an electric mixer set on high speed, whip mixture until stiff and shiny. Add orange extract, and whip an additional few seconds. Smooth over surface of cake.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 33 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams

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