World Flavors Cookbook

Suspiros (Meringues)

Simple egg white and sugar meringues, light as air and a common sight in any Portuguese pastelaria.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 250g sugar
• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. 2. Gradually add sugar and a drop of lemon juice. 3. Pipe onto a tray. 4. Bake at very low heat until dry.