Use this fluffy meringue topping for your favorite butterscotch or chocolate pie, or use it for a lemon or key lime pie. You could also add it to individual puddings, ramekins with custard, and more.
Recipe Variations
- Vanilla Meringue Cookies: Pipe the meringue onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 225 F oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, leaving the cookies for 1 to 2 hours.
- Forgotten Cookies: Make the meringue with3 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar, 1 cup of granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, if desired. Drop onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets and bake as directed.
- 4-egg Meringue: Use 4 large egg whites (132 grams), 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar, 2/3 cup (132 grams) granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
Perfect Meringue Pie Topping
Elevate your desserts with this delicious meringue pie topping. Perfect for butterscotch, chocolate, lemon, or key lime pies, and even individual puddings or custard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature approx. 100 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
Instructions
- In a mixer with whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy.
- Add the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt and continue beating at high speed.
- When the whites are opaque, with the mixer still running, begin adding the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once all of the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla and continue beating to stiff peaks.
- Check for stiff peaks by lifting the beater. The peaks should be sturdy and glossy, standing on their own.
- Follow the baking instructions for your pie.
Notes
Note: Eating raw or undercooked eggs can pose a risk for food-borne illness. Cook the meringue topping for at least 15 minutes at 350 F.
