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This is very interesting. Today I learnt that Macaroon shells are made with Italian meringue which is made by a totally different method than that of the French meringue.


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  • Never knew that. Thanks for posting.


  • I would never have thought there was any difference. Interesting though. Must try to ind out more.


  • Oh my goodness, well I have learnt something new today.


  • I didn’t know about the difference between them – thanks for sharing!


  • Glad this has raised some interest!


  • Very Interesting to read!


  • lol i don’t have a clue about the diff


  • They are very different trust me .The French have taught me very well! lol!!!


  • I didn’t think there was much difference


  • LOL! I have been inspired to make meringues. :)


  • Italian meringue is less cooked on the inside than French meringue.


  • I have always used the French method. It works so ell even when I make chocolate meringue—- pavlova!


  • I love all types of meringue!


  • I never knew there were types, I have only ever made the French ones, that explains why mine have never had a gloosy finish, I always wondered why.


  • But Kasey the Italian ones are so glossy and yummy, haha, I’ll keep doing the sugar syrup :) I should really give the French a go though huh? :)


  • Yes there is:
    French is beaten egg whites then sugar added, until soft, light & fluffy. Then baked.
    Italian is continual whipping of drizzling sugar syrup into stiff peaked egg whites until fully voluminous, satiny, stiff & cool.

    Italian seems abit tricky to me as French is so easy to do. Hope that helps!


  • Am waiting with baited breath to find out this answer.


  • I didn’t know there were different types of meringues either! I would like to know the difference


  • No, I didn’t know this. Curious.


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