Cream of Tartar
Cream of tartar, a potassium bitartrate stabiliser for meringues and Mexican baking. Indispensable in Italian meringue, Mexican pavlova and for stabilising whipped egg whites in suspiros and biscuits.
Estimated retail price
~£2.29 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cream of Tartar, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 3 recipes in our collection, including Lime Pie, Japanese-Style Cheesecake (Mexican Version) and Merengues Mexicanos (Mexican Fair Meringues). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Cream of Tartar
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Cream of Tartar?
Cream of Tartar is used in 3 recipes in our collection, such as Lime Pie and Japanese-Style Cheesecake (Mexican Version). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Cream of Tartar in the UK?
You can buy Cream of Tartar online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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