• It’s obviously a lot easier to buy ready-made meringues. If you opt to make them yourself, here’s how: You’ll need 2 large egg whites, 4 oz sugar and a pinch of salt. Preheat oven to 280F/140C. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Place the egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk at low speed for 1 minutes. Increase the speed to medium and continue whisking another 2 – 3 minutes, or until the whites form stiff peaks. Continue whisking, adding a tablespoon at a time of the sugar until the whites are very stiff and glossy, about 5 – 8 minutes. Take a heaping spoonful at a time of the whipped whites and drop them at intervals of 2 inches into the baking sheets. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes, or until the meringues are dry. Turn off oven, open the oven door, and leave the meringues inside to cool. Store in a cool, dry place.