Espumilla

Espumilla is a light, sweet meringue from Ecuador, often flavoured and sometimes filled with fruit. It is very popular at celebrations and keeps for several days in an airtight box.

1 h 50
12 servings
Medium
Moderate
🇪🇨 Ecuador

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 100 °C and line a tray with baking paper.
Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt in an electric mixer until you have a firm foam.
Add the sugar gradually, one spoonful at a time, continuing to beat until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
Fold in the lemon juice, vanilla and finely blended fruit gently with a spatula.
Drop spoonfuls of meringue onto the tray, leaving a gap between each.
Bake for about 1 h 30, until the espumillas come away easily, then leave to cool in the oven with the door ajar.
Top with fresh red fruit if you like, and serve.