Swiss meringue made with egg whites
A firm meringue made from egg whites and sugar, ideal for Norwegian omelets, soufflés, ice cream, or cake decoration.
This meringue is made by whisking egg whites with sugar, which is added gradually. It is used in Norwegian omelets, soufflés, ice cream, or as a decoration for cakes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time—
- Total20 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Calories270 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodwhipping
- Estimated cost$4.05 $0.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $3.49
- $0.56
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the egg whites in a mixing bowl, ensuring there is no trace of yolk. ≈ 3 min
- Beat them until they are well combined. ≈ 4 min
- At this point, add the sugar gradually, while continuing to beat. ≈ 4 min
- The meringue is ready when it holds its shape on the whisk and doesn’t fall off. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Swiss meringue made with egg whites
- 500 ml of egg whites (approximately 15 eggs)$3.49
- 500 g of sugar$0.56
Total$4.05
that's $0.41 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 270 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.9 g |
| Sugars | 49.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Salt | 0.16 g |
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