Light-As-Air Vegan Meringues (Made With Aquafaba)
These Light-As-Air Vegan Meringues are a magical treat that defy expectations, made with the surprising star ingredient: aquafaba. With just 20 minutes of prep and a couple of hours in the oven, you’ll have a batch of these ethereal delights ready to impress.
Ingredients
- ½ cup liquid from a can of unsalted garbanzo beans
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Level tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 210°F (105°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat the garbanzo bean liquid and the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add the cornstarch to the sugar and mix it through. Add this slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Place the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe 2-inch circles onto your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 2 – 2½ hours, until the meringues are dry to the touch and lift easily from the parchment.
- Let cool and store uncovered for up to 7 days.
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