Meringue mousse base

Meringue mousse base

This is a simple French-style meringue, which should be used as a base for a variety of desserts and mousses

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes enough for 1 mousse recipe

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

No cooking

Method

  1. Ensure the mixer bowl and whisk attachment are clean and grease-free. Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, then whisk in a third of the sugar for about 30 secs.
  2. Add the remaining sugar in 2 batches until the meringue is glossy. Use within about 10 mins of making.
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NOTE:

This recipe contains raw eggs.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2005.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes enough for 1 mousse recipe

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

No cooking

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 25g caster sugar
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