Microwave Meringues
Description
Makes 24 sandwiched meringues.
NOTE: These meringues are lighter and more airy than meringues made by traditional methods.
Ingredients
3 egg whites
700 grams pure icing sugar, sifted
hundred and thousands
300 mls cream, whipped
Method
In a bowl lightly whisk egg whites with a fork. Add a little of the icing sugar, mix until thick. Add remainder and mix well by hand to form a stiff mixture.
Knead mixture will by hand in an icing sugared board to form a smooth ball. Form into a sausage shaped roll.
Cut into pieces and form into small rolls. Roll in hundreds and thousands.
Arrange 6 at a time in a circle on grease proof paper and microwave in HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute 15 seconds. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before removing from paper. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Serve sandwiched with whipped cream.