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Meringue for pie

Pie meringue is thick and fluffy , a perfect melt-in-the mouth topping
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • ΒΌ tsp cream of tartar
  • 6 Tbsp caster sugar

Instructions
 

  • Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl of stand mixer combine egg whites, vanilla and cream tartar .
  • Beat with whisk attachment on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute
  • Gradually add sugar 1 Tbsp at a time beating on high speed until mixture form stiff glossy peaks, about 4 minutes.
  • Immediately spread over hot pie filling, making sure to spread to edges so the meringue doesn't shrink. Bake about 15-20 minutes until a nice golden colour.
  • Cool for an hour on a wire rack then chill for 3-6 hours prior to serving.