Meringues
Meringues are a classic dessert made from just egg whites, caster sugar and a pinch of sea salt. The Thermomix whisks the egg whites to glossy, stable peaks and grinds the sugar finely, giving crisp shells with a chewy centre. Ideal for afternoon tea, festive platters or as an elegant gluten-free sweet treat.
About this recipe
Meringues Thermomix TM7 style are the ultimate lesson in how three humble ingredients — egg whites, caster sugar and a pinch of sea salt — transform into crisp, shatteringly light shells with a chewy marshmallow heart. Searching for meringue recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually ends in whisking by hand or lugging out a stand mixer, but the TM7 changes that completely. Its butterfly whisk aerates egg whites to glossy, stable peaks in minutes, while the grinding function turns caster sugar into a superfine powder that dissolves seamlessly into the foam, preventing weeping beads on the finished shells. A pinch of sea salt balances the sweetness and lifts the caramel notes during the long, low bake. This is the perfect make-ahead dessert for birthday parties, festive cookie boxes or an elegant Eton mess, and because it contains no flour or dairy it suits gluten-free and lactose-free guests without any adaptation.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Use room-temperature egg whites from fresh eggs, as they whip to a greater volume in the Thermomix bowl. Any trace of yolk or grease will deflate the foam, so wipe the bowl and butterfly whisk with a little vinegar on kitchen paper first.
- Tip 2: Add the ground caster sugar one tablespoon at a time through the opening in the lid while the butterfly whisk runs, and check that the meringue feels smooth, not gritty, between your fingers before piping or spooning it onto the tray.
- Tip 3: Cool the baked meringues completely inside the oven with the door ajar, then store them in an airtight tin with a sheet of kitchen paper. Crumbled leftovers make a lovely crunchy topping for ice cream or a quick Eton mess with whipped cream.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1 (chocolate): Fold sifted cocoa powder or finely grated dark chocolate through the whipped meringue just before spooning, and dip the cooled bases in melted chocolate for a rich, brownie-like meringue with crackling crisp shells.
- Variation 2 (festive Christmas): Swirl in a pinch of cinnamon and finely ground cardamom, then top each meringue with a piece of candied cherry before baking for a jewel-like festive sweet that looks beautiful on a holiday dessert platter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Whipping precision - The butterfly whisk of the Thermomix whips the egg whites into glossy, stable peaks in minutes. [Whipping]. [Precision Control]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds caster sugar into a superfine powder that dissolves completely into the egg white foam. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs caster sugar and egg whites in the bowl, gram by gram. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Time savings - The Thermomix aerates the meringue mixture faster than a hand mixer, with consistently stiff, cloud-light results. [Mixing]. [Time Savings]
- Gentle drying heat - Precise low heating from the TM7 preparation keeps the sugar stable, so the meringues dry to a crisp, crack-free shell. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- caster sugar
- egg whites
- sea salt