Meringues are a dessert that originated in Meiringen and were probably invented around 1600 by the Italian confectioner Gasparini. In addition to the French King Louis XV, meringues were also savoured by the Queen of England. Her remark "Oh, it's like a kiss" is said to have led to the name meringue.

What you need:

• 3 egg whites, approx. 120g (cold)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 120g sugar
• a few drops of lemon juice

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 90°C (fan-assisted) or 100°C (top/bottom heat). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff, add the sugar, stirring constantly. Add the lemon juice and continue beating until the mixture is glossy and very firm.
3. Pour the meringue mixture into a piping bag, pipe the meringues onto the prepared baking tray and leave to dry immediately in the centre of the preheated oven for approx. 3 hours. Wedge a ladle between the oven door and leave the oven slightly open. Then leave the meringues to dry out in the switched-off oven.