Meringue, made from whipped egg whites and sugar, is light, fluffy and delicious. Many traditional meringue recipes rely upon uncooked egg whites in the final product, posing a safety risk. You can make or purchase safe meringues, ranging from meringue cookies to meringue-topped pies.

Is it safe to eat raw whipped egg white?

For years both egg whites and yolks have been eaten raw. Besides being high in nutritional value, raw egg yolks and whites are super gentle on the digestive system and as long as the egg is good quality and fresh they are 100% safe to eat.

Do eggs need to be fresh for meringues?

We recommend using fresh, cold egg whites for meringues. They make a foam that is easier to work with, and the baked meringues have a more delicate and uniform texture. ... That said, older and room temperature whites will still make a perfectly usable foam.