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Merengues Mexicanos (Mexican Fair Meringues)

Name: Merengues Mexicanos (Mexican Fair Meringues)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 300 g Icing sugar; 6 Egg whites; 1 tsp Food colouring (assorted colours); 1 tsp Cream of tartar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract

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110 min (20 prep + 90 cook) Easy 24 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 24 Mar 2026 · Updated: 3 Jun 2026

Colourful Mexican fair meringues, light and crisp.

About this recipe

Colourful Mexican fair meringues, light, crisp on the outside and soft inside, decorated in vibrant colours.

History & Origin

Mexican meringues are one of the most visually striking sweets of Mexican popular culture, present at fairs and markets for over a century. These giant meringues in vibrant colours are an iconic image of Mexican street confectionery. Unlike French meringues, Mexican ones celebrate exaggeration and joy. Their history dates to the 19th century, when French confectionery arrived. Mexican cooks made them larger, added brilliant colours and dried them to achieve that unique texture - crisp outside but soft and slightly chewy inside.

Estimated cost

£6.33

Total cost

£0.26

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

Calories

Protein

14g

Carbohydrates

Fat

Fibre

10mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 100°C. Ensure the bowl and whisk are completely clean and dry.
💡 Any trace of grease prevents the whites from rising.
2
Whisk the egg whites with the cream of tartar at medium speed until frothy. Increase speed and gradually add the icing sugar.
3
Continue whisking at high speed for 8-10 minutes until you have a firm, glossy meringue with stiff peaks.
4
Add the vanilla. Divide the meringue into portions and colour each one differently.
5
Using a large spoon, form large mounds on baking trays lined with baking parchment.
💡 Make them large: they shrink during baking.
6
Bake for 1.5 hours at 100°C. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside until completely cool.
💡 Don't open the oven while cooling or they will crack.

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Edmond Bojalil

Founder, Recetas Mexas

Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.