Never-Fail Meringue

Dessert
Vegetarian
It hasn’t failed me yet! Great for topping pies.
Author

Gran

Serves: 8–10
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Dessert Vegetarian

It hasn’t failed me yet! Great for topping pies.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Blend the cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan.
  2. Add boiling water and cook until clear and thickened.
  3. Let stand until COMPLETELY cold.
  4. With an electric beater at high speed, beat the egg whites until foamy.
  5. Gradually add sugar and beat until STIFF, but not dry.
  6. Turn mixer to low and add the salt and vanilla.
  7. Gradually beat in the cold cornstarch mixture.
  8. Turn mixer again to high speed and beat well.