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A dessert with toasted vegan meringue on top.

Aquafaba Meringue - you can use it soft or bake it crisp.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120g) strained aquafaba aka chickpea or garbanzo bean water - from about 1 can
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2/3 cup (134g) sugar
  • 1/4 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the aquafaba and cream of tartar on medium high speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
  • Turn the speed to medium and slowly sprinkle in the sugar. Turn the speed to high and whip until the meringue is thick and glossy, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the speed to medium and add the vinegar and vanilla, then return the speed to high and beat for another minute. Use immediately.

Soft Meringue Topping

  • Pipe or pile the meringue over your pie or dessert and use a blow torch to toast the top to get color and flavor.

Baked Crisp Meringue

  • Preheat oven to 200°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pipe or spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the meringues you've piped. The meringues will be hard to the touch when they are done baking.
  • Pro Tip: To make sure they are completely crisp, turn off the oven when they are finished baking, and leave them in the oven with just the light on.

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