Tasmanian Pepper Meringue
Delight in the contrasting textures of a crunchy, caramelized exterior and a pillowy, marshmallow-like interior. Indulge in a symphony of flavors as this Tasmanian Pepper Meringue dazzles your senses with its hints of pepper and sweet menthol.
Add <quantity>90<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg whites to a stand mixer bowl and whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form
Add <quantity>105<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar in batches, whisking until firm peaks are formed
Sieve <quantity>1<unit>g</unit></quantity> of dried tasmanian pepper leaf and <quantity>6<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cornstarch into the egg whites
Combine <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of vinegar with <quantity>1<unit>g</unit></quantity> of vanilla paste and add to the egg whites. Fold in, taking care not to over mix
Preheat the oven to <temperature>150<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Grease <quantity>6</quantity> small ring molds with baking spray and place them on a tray lined with a silicone mat
Fill the ring molds with the whiped egg whites and level them with an offset spatula. Carefully remove the molds
Reduce the oven temperature to <temperature>130<unit>°C</unit></temperature> and place the meringues in. Bake for 55m until dry but not completely baked
Reduce the oven temperature to <temperature>120<unit>°C</unit></temperature> and bake the meringues for another 10m until fully cooked and dry
Turn off the oven heat and let the meringues cool in the oven before removing
Plate the meringues. The tasmanian pepper meringue is ready
Enjoy it as it is or serve with your choice of creams and jams!
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