Pie Recipes
Marshmallow Meringue
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 4 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat milk and marshmallows over medium heat. Fold with rubber spatula while heating. Continue folding marshmallows until theyhave all melted. Remove from heat. Set aside until needed.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar. When egg whites are foamy, add 1 tablespoon of sugar at a time and beat about 30 seconds before adding next tablespoon of sugar.
- Add vanilla extract after all sugar has been added.
- Continue beating egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold melted, warm, marshmallow sauce into egg whites until well incorporated.
- Spread immediately over pie or cake.
- If desired, bake at 350 degrees F, until peaks of marshmallow meringue are slightly browned.