Many Brits like to cook but sometimes simplicity is key, especially when pressed for time or faced with entertaining a crowd.
Securing the ideal quick and easy recipe can be quite the challenge, but fear not, as Paul Hollywood has come to the rescue with some advice. The esteemed Great British Bake Off judge disclosed his secret to the “quickest” dessert – and it’s one that’s “so easy” to master.
In a TikTok video, he claimed a basic baked meringue is the go-to choice for a speedy sweet treat. Not only does he promise it’s simple to achieve greatness with meringue, but he also assures that you can preserve its freshness for months on end by storing it in a sealed container.
He said: “Just bring them out and add cream to it, and it’s done with a couple of strawberries or a puree, and it tastes delicious. So I’d say meringues are perfect to keep around the house.”
The video quickly became a hit among home bakers, racking up over 1,000 likes, with numerous viewers expressing their surprise at the dessert’s longevity.
One person exclaimed: “Meringue lasts for months. Who knew?” Another fan professed their love for meringue, admitting: “Meringue, favourite of mine. I used to think you had to eat them up – that’s my excuse.”
Meanwhile, a third commenter stated: “I love a good meringue. My grandmother always has some on hand.”
While Paul might have left viewers without his personal recipe, BBC Good Food has a straightforward solution – requiring just four organic egg whites, 115g caster sugar and 115g icing sugar.
The recipe is quite simple to pull off, and doesn’t take a lot of effort. You’ll have a meringue whipped up in no time.
