Skip to main content

Join The Table to earn rewards.

Already a member?

Will meringues last longer if kept in the fridge? I want to make them for Christmas this weekend but the recipe says they will keep for two d

Heather,Peck
  • 53240 views
  • 4 Comments

4 Comments

Order By
Threads
Shalini
ShaliniDecember 16, 2011
What is the meringue for? Refrigeration will definitely add moisture to your meringue, which you don't want.
If it's for a pavlova and your meringue is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, I'd make it no more than a few days in advance. If these are the kind of meringues that are really crispy, though, you could for sure make them a week in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
The S.
The S.December 16, 2011
Every meringue I've ever made--and I made some a week ago--have last a VERY long time in a room temp airtight container as long as they were properly crisp in the first place. And I agree that refrigeration might make them sticky.
Food O.
Food O.December 16, 2011
Put them in an air tight container. No refrigeration necessary.
Honeybee
HoneybeeDecember 16, 2011
I would worry they will lose their crispness in the fridge
Showing 4 out of 4 Comments
Recommended by Food52

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.

When you visit our website, we collect and use personal information about you using cookies. You may opt out of selling, sharing, or disclosure of personal data for targeted advertising (called "Do Not Sell or Share" in California) by enabling the Global Privacy Control on a compatible browser. See our Privacy Policy for further information.