- Why sticky next day?
- Humidity is the enemy. Sugar (and honey especially) absorbs moisture. Store in airtight container!
- Won't whip up.
- Either yolk got in, or bowl was greasy. Grease kills foam.
Chewy Honey and Walnut Meringues
Meringue making is a patience game, a kitchen meditation. Egg whites expand eightfold with air. Here, honey provides sweetness alongside sugar, creating a stickier texture and caramel flavour compared to plain sugar meringues. Walnut crunch contrasts perfectly with airy foam.
Ingredients
4
pcs
Egg whites (room temperature)
100
g
Icing sugar
80
g
Honey
100
g
Ground walnuts
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Electric whisk (essential)
- Grease-free metal or glass bowl
- Baking parchment
- Piping bag (optional)
Allergen Information
Eggs
Nuts (Walnuts)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 120°C (no fan). Line tray with parchment.
Tip: We dry meringues rather than bake. High heat burns sugar before centre dries.
2
✓
Whisk whites with salt to soft peaks. Add icing sugar spoonful by spoonful, whisking constantly at max speed.
Tip: Sugar stabilises foam. Whisk until sugar dissolves and foam forms stiff, glossy peaks.
3
✓
Drizzle honey in thin stream, whisk 1-2 mins more.
Tip: Honey weighs foam down, so add to stable base.
4
✓
Gently fold in ground walnuts with spatula. Don't overmix to preserve air.
Tip: No electric whisk here!
5
✓
Spoon mounds onto parchment, leaving space.
Tip: Spoon for rustic, piping bag for precise.
6
✓
Bake (dry) 60-75 mins. Ready when lifts easily and base sounds hollow tapped.
Tip: Turn off oven, open door slightly, leave to cool there. Helps final drying.
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Ingredients
- 4 pcs Egg whites (room temperature)
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 80 g Honey
- 100 g Ground walnuts
- 1 pinch Salt