French Meringue

Serves	Total Time
9-in pie	15 minutes

Ingredients

2 egg whites
0.25 tsp cream of tartar
3 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp confectioners' sugar (alternative)
0.5 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F to 350°F.

Step 2

Whip until frothy 2 egg whites

Step 3

Add 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Step 4

Whip them until they are stiff, but not dry; until they stand in peaks that lean over slightly when the beater is removed. Beat in, 1 tablespoon at a time 3 tablespoons sugar or 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (alternative).

Step 5

Do not overheat. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Step 6

Spread on pie and bake 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meringue.

Source

Joy of Cooking