Definition of meringue
1 : a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2 : a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream
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For a chocolate hit, there's the Hazelnut Bar ($12), a vertical stack of crisp meringue and dreamy soft milk chocolate mousse with tart lemon ice cream for contrast.
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Dessert tables were set with crème caramel, baba savarin, pastries, and meringues by the time guests were on their feet dancing to DJ sets by Siobhan Bell, Valentine Fillol-Cordier, and Slick Woods.
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After a private one-on-one meeting, the pair went to lunch with four senior officials, dining on Belgian asparagus, red mullet and meringue cake with strawberries.
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Broil meringue until golden brown, rotating pan for even color.
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When working with cooked sugar, as in today’s meringue recipe, familiarize yourself with the different stages of the cooking process.
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Add broken meringue cookies and decorate the plate with confectioners' sugar and cocoa to be oh-so-chef-y.
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Use the tip of a knife to break the meringues into quarters.
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Check out this great story on CooksIllustrated.com that explains the various types of meringue: French, Italian and Swiss.)
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Origin and Etymology of meringue
French
MERINGUE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of meringue for English Language Learners
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: a light, sweet mixture of egg whites and sugar that is baked and used as a topping for pies and cakes
MERINGUE Defined for Kids
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: a light mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar used especially as a topping for pies or cakes
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See words that rhyme with meringue Spanish Central: Translation of meringue Nglish: Translation of meringue for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about meringue
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