Meringue tuille

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Panagiotis.

Welcome to the Scoolinary community! Thank you for your question.

We’d like to share that yes, it is possible to dehydrate meringue in tuille molds to achieve a lace-like effect. However, there are a few factors to consider for the best results:

How to do it:

1. Meringue preparation: Use a well-dried and stable meringue, like Swiss or Italian meringue. If you want it to be crunchier, you can add a bit of cornstarch.

2. Application on the mold: Spread a very thin layer over the tuille template. If it’s too thick, it may take too long to dry and lose the lace effect.

3. Temperature and time:

Temperature: 80-90°C (175-195°F)

Time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on thickness.

It’s important to dry it slowly at a low temperature to avoid it browning or cracking when removed from the mold.

Do you want it to have any particular color or flavor?

Best regards!

[panagiotis Moysakis]

I was thinking of doing red meringue laces to decorate a black forest gataux. Would it also work with a French meringue?

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Panagiotis.

Yes, you can make French meringue cords to decorate your Gâteau Black Forest, but there are a few key points to consider:

Will French meringue work?

French meringue is the most fragile and delicate of the three types of meringue (French, Swiss, and Italian). It can work, but it is more prone to absorbing moisture and becoming sticky over time. If the climate is humid, you might have trouble keeping it crisp.

Tips for better results:

1. Add a stabilizer: You can incorporate cornstarch or cream of tartar to improve stability and texture.

2. Low-temperature drying: Bake at 80-90°C (175-195°F) for 1.5 to 2 hours until completely dry.

3. Storage: Once ready, store them in an airtight container with silica gel or uncooked rice to prevent moisture absorption.

If you want them to be more resistant and stable, I’d recommend trying Swiss or Italian meringue, as they hold up better against humidity and time.

Would you like the cords to be crispy or slightly softer when bitten?