These brilliant eggless, gluten free meringues taste just like the egg-white classics. Makes 40

Ingredients

Liquid aquafaba from 425g tin of chickpeas (preferably unsalted)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

150g caster sugar

Method

Preheat the oven to 200° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Put the aquafaba and vanilla extract in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or use a large bowl and a hand mixer). Beat on medium until foamy, about 1 minute.

Sprinkle in the cream of tartar. Turn speed up to high, beating until the mixture starts to thicken and becomes opaque, about 3 minutes.

Continue beating on high and slowly add the sugar to the mixture, about 1 tbsp every 20 seconds. Continue beating until stiff peaks form (up to 8 minutes.)

Pipe or spoon the meringue mixture onto the baking sheets.

Bake for 2 hours then turn off the oven leaving the meringues inside for an hour or until firm to the touch.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack..

Serve with fruit, cream or dipped in chocolate. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container.

Tester's Tip: To use as a Pie Topping, add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum when sprinkling in the cream of tartar. Spread in rough peaks over the pie filling. Use a culinary blow torch or flash under the grill to brown.

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