Swiss Meringue Recipe

Create elegant and crisp Swiss meringue cookies perfect for piping! This recipe yields beautiful, slow-dried meringues that retain their brilliant white color. Learn how to shape these delicate treats into stunning crusts, shells, baskets, and more. These cookies are surprisingly easy to make and will store beautifully in an airtight container for several weeks. Impress your friends and family with these sophisticated, melt-in-your-mouth delights!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 3.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
Swiss Meringue 19

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Swiss Meringue

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Swiss Meringue? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Swiss Meringue

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and secure it to the baking sheet using small dabs of meringue.
  2. In a large, grease-free mixing bowl, beat 4 large egg whites at a slow, steady speed until foamy.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and beat until combined.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, beating continuously on low speed.
  5. Once the meringue begins to form soft peaks, increase the speed to medium-high.
  6. Continue beating for 5-8 minutes, or until the meringue is thick, glossy, and forms stiff, glossy peaks.
  7. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with your desired tip.
  8. Pipe meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping designs simple for best results. These cookies are delicate!
  9. Bake smaller pieces for 15 minutes, and thicker pieces for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and dry.
  10. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before carefully removing them.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g