Egg whites are the foundation of meringue and angel food cake. You'll also see them added to recipes for better structure, or to help breading adhere.
A mound of Swiss meringue on a plate
Perfect Swiss Meringue
Pisco sour in a cocktail glass on a tray
Pisco Sour
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Perfect Meringue Mushrooms
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Italian Buttercream Recipe
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Creamy Banana Frosting (Italian Buttercream) Recipe
A scoop of no-churn blueberry ice cream on a waffle cone.
Fruity No-Churn Ice Cream Recipe
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Egg White Mayonnaise Recipe
A slice of chocolate cream pie topped with vanilla meringue
Double-Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Closeup of a Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar, held upright for the camera by the author. A bite has been taken, revealing the swirled strawberry interior.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
'Smitten Kitchen's Big Cluster Maple Granola Recipe
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Chocolate-Cinnamon Swirl Meringues Recipe
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Anzac Cookie and Pineapple Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
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Meringue Nests With Orange Curd Cream and Easter Eggs Make the Cutest Easter Dessert Ever
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Hawksworth's Hotel Georgia Recipe
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Beautifully Rustic: How to Make Chocolate Swirl Meringues With Cinnamon
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No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream Pie