Meringue

usgb/məˈræŋ/
noun

A type of dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, often baked until crispy.

She made a lemon pie with a meringue topping.
Visual representation of "meringue" - A type of dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, often baked until crispy.

Often appears as...

  • lemon meringue pie
  • meringue cookies
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Visual representation of "meringue"
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Dessert Texture

Understand that meringue can have different textures, from chewy to crunchy, based on baking time.

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Her meringue was so light and crunchy, it was perfect.
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Not a Cream

Meringue uses egg whites, not cream, making it distinct from whipped cream which is dairy-based.

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I prefer meringue to whipped cream for my diet.
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Visual Presentation

The appeal of meringue often lies in its appealing visual presentation as a topping or decoration.

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She piped the meringue into delicate shapes.
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