Merenguitos

Name: Merenguitos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 large egg whites, room temp; 1/4 tsp cream of tartar; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp lime zest, finely grated

Light and airy baked meringue bites crisp on the outside with a gentle touch of citrus.

95 minMediumServes 2430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites, room temp
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lime zest, finely grated

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Beat 4 room temp large egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar and 1/8 tsp salt in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
3

Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating continuously on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4

Gently fold in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest.
5

Pipe or spoon small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
6

Bake for 75 minutes, then turn off oven and let meringues dry inside with door closed for 1 hour.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Merenguitos?

As written, 95 minutes: 20 of prep and 75 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (1 hour 15 minutes): "Bake for 75 minutes, then turn off oven and let meringues dry inside with door closed for 1 hour."

What oven temperature does Merenguitos need?

For Merenguitos, the oven is set to 200 F (about 95 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour 15 minutes, in step 6.

Why fold instead of stir in Merenguitos?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of cream of tartar in Merenguitos?

The entry for Merenguitos calls for 1/4 tsp cream of tartar. In its place: Twice the volume of lemon juice or white vinegar does the same job for egg whites.

Does Merenguitos contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large egg whites, room temp. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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