Crisp meringue shards to be used as garnishes on top of the completed dessert

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Dessert Architect

By Robert Wemischner

Published 2009

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Ingredients

Oz Grams Each Name of ingredient Baker’s percentages—Egg whites at 100%

Method

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer outfitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add half of the sugar into the beaten whites and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove from the mixer and fold in the remaining sugar and then using an offset spatula, spread the mixture into an ev