French Meringue & Swiss Meringue & Italian Meringue
This light and airy confection has been enchanting taste buds since the 17th century, and it’s easy to see why. With little more than egg whites and sugar, you can conjure a sweet treat of astonishing versatility. From the delicate, crisp shell of a pavlova to the soft, marshmallow-like heart of a pie topping, meringue is the pastry world's magic trick—a cloud spun from sugar.
But not all meringues are created equal. Each of the three classic types—the simple French, the stable Swiss, and the cooked Italian—has a purpose in a baker's arsenal. Learning to master each one unlocks a new dimension of desserts. Beyond standing gloriously on its own, meringue is the secret to ethereal textures. It adds incredible volume to mousses and buttercreams, creating desserts that are not only lighter on the palate but also more elegant and, for the professional pastry chef, more profitable. In essence, this magical cloud has the power to lighten everything it touches.
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