


I did mature them in the fridge, and this is the recipe I used:
– 136 grams egg whites
– 136 grams granulated sugar
– 163 grams almond flour
– 163 grams powdered sugar
Process:
– Wipe down your mixing bowl, whisk, silicone mat, spatula, and piping tip with white vinegar. This removes any oils or residue that can ruin your merengue.
– Separate your eggs and let egg whites sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
– Weigh the granulated sugar. Add 5 grams egg white powder (optional) and combine.
– Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar and combine with a whisk.
– Whisk egg whites on low speed until frothy bubbles form.
– Add in half of the sugar and egg white powder mixture and mix on low speed for a few minutes
– Add in half of the sugar and egg white powder mixture and mix on low speed for a few minutes.
– Add in the rest of the sugar and turn the mixer up to speed 4 for 10 minutes.
– Increase the speed to 6 for 3 minutes.
– Remove the whisk and swirl it around the bowl to check for stiff peaks.
– Add gel color and mix to combine (do not over mix).
– Pour in half of the almond flour and powdered sugar mixture.
– Gently combine until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the merengue.
– Add the rest of the dry ingredients and continue to incorporate.
– Use your spatula to press the batter against the side of the bowl.
– Continue this process until the batter flows off the spatula like a ribbon.
– Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a #12 piping tip.
– Pipe the batter onto a baking tray lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. If your tray has sides, flip it upside down to allow for better airflow.
– Tap the bottom of the tray to pop air bubbles.
– Use a toothpick to pop any bubbles on the surface.
– Leave the tray to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
– Bake at 300F for 18-20 mins
– Cool completely before removing them from the mat.
by evan_5775

4 Comments
A slight hollow is ok, but if you find the top too thin it could be over mixed, over baked or temp slightly too high. If you think it’s the temp go down 5 degrees and see if that helps. I have also found that EWP cause shells to dry out and be too crispy. EWP is best for people in humid areas. If it’s not humid you can use less, omit it and use Cream of tarter instead. See if it helps.
This happens when I overbake on a lower temp, do you have an oven thermometer? It became so much easier when I got a thermometer. I’ve had better luck with baking at 325 for 12 mins .
I think your plate is judging you
They look great BTW but I understand your frustrations. Fragile shells and even the slightest hollows made me crazy. I’ve had the same issues until recently. If you are worried about not using EWP use a pinch of COT and half your normal EWP see if it makes a difference.