Ingredients (4)
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
Method
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 120°C. Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
- Step 2 Use an electric mixer to whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking well between each addition, until sugar dissolves
- Step 3 Once all the sugar has been added, continue to whisk on high for 3 mins. Whisk in the vanilla essence.
- Step 4 Use two teaspoons to spoon meringue onto lined trays. Reduce the oven temperature to 90°C.
- Step 5 Bake meringues for 1 hour 30 mins. Turn oven off and leave meringues in the oven to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.