Here’s What to Do With Extra Egg Whites

A pavlova is simply a meringue made of mostly egg whites and sugar, baked to be crisp on the outside and pillowy in the middle. Fill with whipped cream and berries for an absolutely showstopper.

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Another way to treat yourself to marshmallowy meringue is to pile it high on a pie and torch it. You can even skip the whole pie process and make mini versions in ramekins!

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If you like the fluffy, airy goodness of angel food cake, try a daffodil cake! Named for its cheerful color—reminiscent of the spring flowers—it’s light and citrusy and uses six more whites than yolks.

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Crunchy little cookies comin’ your way thanks to three eggs whites and some sugar. If you’re not a fan of peppermint or want to switch it up, simply swap out the type of extract you use.

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Have you ever wanted to make candy from scratch? Well, now is your chance if you’ve got two egg whites. Divinity is sort of like a sweet combo of meringue, nougat, and marshmallow.

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Bookmark this recipe anytime you need a go-to frosting. It turns four egg whites and a lot of butter into a silky, smooth buttercream that is perfect for all kinds of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes.

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You’ll use extra egg whites in both the batter for an extra fluffy cake and in the meringue-style buttercream frosting. The result is a coconut lover’s dream!

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Royal icing plays two roles when topping gingerbread cookies. First, the sweetness offsets the spiciness of the cookies. And second, decorating makes the shapes come to life!

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The secret to turning nuts into candy is an egg white. It’s true! It helps the sugary spiced mixture coat every nook and cranny so the pecans come out crisp.

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If you find yourself with a lot of egg whites, like a whole dozen of ’em, then that’s your sign to make classic angel food cake! It’s light and airy and every bit as wonderful as your remember.

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These are soft and slightly chewy, with a thin, crisp layer of meringue on top. Typically made with almonds, this twist on German cinnamon star cookies is made with pistachios instead.

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A lot of meringue pie recipes use the yolks in the base and the whites for the meringues, so nothing goes to waste. But if you’re looking for one that uses extra, this mile-high pie uses eight!

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