Stiffly beaten egg whites
A basic technique: egg whites separated thoroughly, utensils completely free of grease, sugar added and whisked until stiff peaks form when the whisk is l…
The meringue, created by whisking egg whites with sugar until a light and airy consistency is achieved, is a key ingredient in many desserts. These whipped egg whites form the foundation for a wide variety of sweet treats.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time—
- Total10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories120 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodno cooking required
- Estimated cost$1.63 $0.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Low lactose
Ingredients
people
- $1.60
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Important: For the whites to whip up and become airy, the utensils must be perfectly clean, and only the whites should be used, as the yolks contain fat. ≈ 3 min
- Separate the egg whites and yolks, and pour the whites into a clean mixing bowl. ≈ 2 min
- Add the sugar. ≈ 3 min
- Whip until the whites are stiff: when you lift the whisk, the peak should hold its shape. ≈ 4 min
The bill
Stiffly beaten egg whites
- 4 egg whites$1.60
- 50 g of sugar$0.03
Total$1.63
that's $0.41 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Sugars | 12.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Salt | 0.16 g |
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