meringue

noun

me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2
: a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream

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For the meringue: 50 grams (4 tablespoons) sugar 100 grams (about 3 1/3 egg whites) egg whites 50 grams (4 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon) powdered sugar Cocoa power (Ghirardelli suggested) for sprinkling atop meringue. Nicole Sours Larson, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024 Some highlights: their dinner crudo selections, lemon meringue pie, and a classic martini. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024 Use it for everything from creaming butter and sugar to making creamy dips to whipping egg whites into meringues. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 Return the pie to the oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the meringue browns. James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meringue 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of meringue was in 1706

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“Meringue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meringue. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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meringue

noun
me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a mixture of beaten egg white and sugar put on pies or cakes and browned
2
: a shell of baked meringue filled with fruit or ice cream

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