Discover the art of making a beautiful and crispy meringue sheet, a versatile base for many desserts. This recipe enhances the classic meringue with a nutty topping, adding texture and flavor that will elevate your sweet creations.
Why You’ll Love This: If you’re a fan of meringue’s sweet, airy texture, this recipe adds a delightful twist with your choice of nuts. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert component that can be used in various ways, from cake layers to elegant dessert bases.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for sophisticated dessert creations, from a chic dinner party to a high-tea event. This meringue sheet can be dressed up or down depending on your dessert needs.
Ingredients and Instructions:
Ingredients:
- 200 g egg whites
- 200 g sugar
- 130 g powdered sugar, sifted
- A pinch of salt (0.25 tsp)
- 0.75 tsp cream of tartar
- Nuts: crushed almonds/almond flakes/walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Warm your oven to 170°C.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, revealing clear whisk marks. Keep the speed at medium.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat. Wait for the sugar to fully dissolve, checking by rubbing a bit of meringue between your fingers.
- Fold in Powdered Sugar: Once the mixture is glossy and firm, gently fold in the sifted powdered sugar with a spatula.
- Shape Meringue: Spread the meringue onto a silicone mat, forming a 24×35 cm rectangle. Use a piping bag for an even layer.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle your choice of nuts over the top.
- Bake: Bake on the lower shelf in a top-and-bottom heat mode for 22 minutes until slightly golden with possible cracks.
- Cool: Remove from the oven, cool for a few minutes, then invert onto paper towels, peeling away the mat.
- Further Cooling: Let the sheet cool for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
Enjoy crafting with this Elegant Meringue Sheet with Nuts, a perfect base for an array of sophisticated desserts that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. 🌰🍯✨
