Italian Meringue

Italian Meringue is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo on YouTube.

Prep: 13 min | Cook: 7 min | Total: 30 min

Cost: $2.30 total, $0.38 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 whites Egg whites (at room temperature, separated from yolks)
  • 200 g Granulated sugar (for the syrup)
  • 60 ml Water (for the syrup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients and equipment

    Measure the sugar, water and separate the egg whites. Clean the mixing bowl and ensure there is no trace of fat.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Make the sugar syrup

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring lightly. As soon as the mixture reaches 110 °C, stop stirring and let it rise to 118 °C.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 118°C

  3. Whisk the egg whites on medium speed

    Place the egg whites in the bowl and start whisking on medium speed until they become frothy.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Pour the hot syrup over the whites

    When the syrup reaches 118 °C, remove it from the heat. Pour it in a thin, steady stream over the whites while continuing to whisk on medium speed.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Whisk until completely cooled

    Increase the whisk speed to high and continue beating for 3 to 5 minutes until the meringue is glossy, firm and a stiff peak forms.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Use immediately or store

    Use the meringue immediately to top your pie or macarons. If you need to keep it, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
200
Protein
4 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, gluten‑free, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: eggs

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Italian Meringue

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

Learn how to make a perfect Italian meringue, essential for macarons, lemon meringue pies and many other pastries. This technique uses a sugar syrup cooked to 118 °C poured over beaten egg whites, requiring precision and coordination.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
20m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
30m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.30
Total cost
$0.38
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Make the sugar syrup (step 2)
  • Pour the hot syrup over the whites (step 4)
  • Whisk until completely cooled (step 5)

Safety Warnings

  • The syrup reaches 118 °C: handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Always use the thermometer to stay below the target temperature.

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