Problems when trying to make meringue?!
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when i make meringue I don't use a mixer but a beater something like on the image
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Han…
you have to beat 4 white eggs with a pinch of salt until a little firm then add half of the sugar, when the this sugar is well incorporated, add the rest of the sugar and beat until very firm, then add 1 tsp of corn starch and a tsp of white vinegar, and you cook the meringue for one hour at 248°F
you can see the picture at
http://www.ma-ptite-recette.net/recette/…
I would double check to make sure you used the right amount of every ingrediant, but otherwise just keep on mixing! I have made it in the past where it took a lot longer than the recipe indicated, but if you are at least getting soft peaks that is a good sign :)
make sure there was no yolk in the egg whites, and they were at room temperature.
Are you sure there is not even a hint of yolk in there? It won't work if there is.
Did you chill all your equipment in the freezer before mixing? That always helps me...