Basic Meringues

INGREDIENTS

• 4 egg whites, at room temperature
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (220g) CSR Caster Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

• 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.