Crispy French Meringue Baked Good
A classic French dessert featuring a crispy meringue topping on a baked good.
Ingredients
- ●3 large eggsroom temperature
- ●1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbsfinely ground
- ●1 cup sugargranulated
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, softenedat room temperature
- ●1/2 cup milkwhole or 2%
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extractpure extract
- ●1 cup meringuefrozen or store-bought
- ●1 cup powdered sugarfor dusting
- ●1 crisp baking sheetsat least 1/4 inch thick
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 4
Press the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheets.
- 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 6
Allow the crust to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- 7
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 8
Spoon the meringue over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- 9
Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
- 10
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the meringue to cool completely.
- 11
Dust the top of the meringue with powdered sugar before serving.