Meringues

Ingredients
1 cup of egg whites (approx. 4-5)
2 cups caster sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Method
Preheat oven to 160 degrees.
In a large bowl, add the egg whites ensuring there is absolutely no yolk. Beat into stiff peaks using an electric beater, scrapping down the sides to ensure all mixture is incorporated. Gradually add 1 tablespoon at a time of sugar, mixing through well before adding more while also scraping down the sides with a spatula.
Once all of the sugar has been added, add the vanilla and continue to beat on a medium speed until all of the sugar has dissolved into the egg (rub some mix between two fingers to feel the sugar)
Add mixture to a piping bag and pipe onto lined baking trays your desired pattern. Turn the oven down to 90 degrees once all mixture is pipped and place in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes. Once this time is completed, switch off the oven and leave in the meringues for a further hour.

Enjoy as they are, half dipped in chocolate and nuts or add to any dessert of your liking.