Airfryer Meringues: not quite a Pavlova!

I decided to challenge myself and make a pavlova (I've never made one before!) I found a recipe online (link below) which had airfryer instructions, this could be for the Cosori, Ninja Dual or any brand - just adjust size to fit the basket.
It turned out quite expensive (but worth it!), once I worked out the cost breakdown and to be fair the raspberries and blueberries really made the cost jump but this could be mitigated if you grow your own raspberries or strawberries.
Link to Pavlova Airfryer recipe:
www.supergoldenbakes.com/air-...
Link to reusable Piping bag (not sponsored):
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Hope you enjoy!
Kerry
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Equipment:
COSORI Pressure Cooker:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C6DXNQ7...
Rolling pin:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PV224J...
COSORI Dual Basket 8.5L Airfryer:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CHFMK8S...
COSORI 12Litre/13Quart Airfryer Oven:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C2BVQMG...
Ninja AF451 Airfryer:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BHH82FS...
Cosori Dual Blaze Airfryer:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09W5G56D...
COSORI TurboBlaze Airfryer:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFQHF8F...
Ninja Foodi 11n1:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C874YN...
VonShef Induction Hob:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017WBRY7...
Tala Loaf Tins (fit Ninja AF400 & AF451)
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015R41M7...
Round 6" cake tins
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09YRNPB2...
Link to the Crinkle cutters:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LCLUJ...
Pie dishes:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09JC55MW...
Hand whisk
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2PZ4ZW...
More Pie dishes
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087FR14B...
Stainless steel Hob Cover
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N28J3F...
Kuhn Rikon Spice Grinder
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HSF4BN...
Stainless Steel Bowl Set with Lids
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B5R7329...
Kitchen Utensils Set (Silicon)
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07K55D1T...
(please note these are affiliate links, which helps support my channel - if you decide to purchase, you don't pay any extra)
Pavlova Recipe & Method
Ingredients:
3 large eggs (whites only)
200g sugar (gran'd or caster)
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla essence
For the topping:
230ml Dble Cream (whipped)
1 tsp Vanilla essence
1 tsp sugar
Berries (your choice) to decorate
Raspberries
Blueberries
10g Icing sugar (to decorate)
Method:
Put a pan of water on the hob and bring to boil. Seperate the egg whites. Place a bowl on top of the pan of boiling water (make sure the bottom of this bowl isn't touching the water) Pop the egg whites & the sugar into the bowl with lemon juice & vanilla essence and whisk until sugar has melted. Once it feels smooth, remove from the pan and continue to whisk (a balloon whisk using a machine produces best results for stiff peaks - I only achieved soft peaks)
Pipe the meringue mixture onto the parchment paper (a circle) & fill. Slowly pipe& build up the sides. Put on Bake 120c/248f for 20mins, then a further 70mins at 95c/203f. Leave to completely cool, (can wrap in cling film & leave til the next day) Put on a flat plate & spoon whipped cream into middle. Pile on the fruit, dust with icing sugar, Enjoy!

[@budgetcookinguk]

Pavlova Recipe & Method Ingredients: 3 large eggs (whites only) 200g sugar (gran'd or caster) 1 tsp Lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla essence For the topping: 230ml Dble Cream (whipped) 1 tsp Vanilla essence 1 tsp sugar Berries (your choice) to decorate Raspberries Blueberries 10g Icing sugar (to decorate) Method: Put a pan of water on the hob and bring to boil. Seperate the egg whites. Place a bowl on top of the pan of boiling water (make sure the bottom of this bowl isn't touching the water) Pop the egg whites & the sugar into the bowl with lemon juice & vanilla essence and whisk until sugar has melted. Once it feels smooth, remove from the pan and continue to whisk (a balloon whisk using a machine produces best results for stiffpeaks - I only achieved soft peaks) Pipe the meringue mixture onto the parchment paper (a circle) & fill. Slowly pipe& build up the sides. Put on Bake 120c/248f for 20mins, then a further 70mins at 95c/203f. Leave to completely cool, (can wrap in cling film & leave til the next day) Put on a flat plate & spoon whipped cream into middle. Pile on the fruit, dust with icing sugar, Enjoy!

[@diancox8342]

Kerry I’ve ever seen a meringue done that way before don’t they call it Italian, I do mine the easiest way sep,the whites whisk the whites until stiff peaks about 5mins then grad, add the caster sugar , if you use 4eggs add 4tbs of the sugar and whisk in 1tbsp of the sugar at the time whisk put all the meringue in the centre of your tray and make a well bake for about 2 hours the lowest temp. Until the. Mer. Is cooked when done put on a plate And fill with. Fresh fruit and whipped cream..delightful xx😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

It might well have been italian meringue method Dian😄I was following a recipe which had Airfryer cooking methods so just went with it, didn't know there was a variety of ways to make meringue 👍👍

[@tracimckinven2520]

Hi Kerry, I use my mums pavlova recipe and it’s great in the air fryer and I use the same whisk you have. I combine the egg whites, caster sugar, tsp cornflour, tsp vinegar and tsp vanilla extract. Whist for about 5 mins then just spoon onto baking parchment. Perfect every time x

[@dorinda8097]

Hello @tracimckinven please can you tell me how many eggs and how much caster sugar you use also what type of vinegar do you use as I would also like to try your recipe. Do you also put the air fryer on bake on 170 for how long? Many thanks.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's a great recipe of your mums! I've screenshot it and will try it next time, I could make mini ones in the ninja. My one was 1st time making and a recipe found online, I picked it mainly for the Airfryer instructions, had no idea there were multiple ways to make meringue ☺️

[@budgetcookinguk]

I 2nd Dorinda 👍👍more detail please😄thanks so much Traci💕

[@LindzandLife]

Not seen it done like that before if it tastes good then that's all that matters. You need a ninja food processor now kerry to join the team. Have a great weekend Xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Haha oh my no room left here for more appliances!! Its called italian meringue (I never knew til someone pointed it out here) recipe had Airfryer cooking instructions so went with it lol.😄👍💕hope you have a great weekend too!!

[@zmz_cricket]

I've never tried this but definitely want to give this a go. Another lovely recipe 🥰🥰🥰

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you 😀👍💕

[@jakea1035]

Yum! That looked delicious, thank you for taking us along. Lucky Valerie.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks Jake!😀👍oh she loved it😋😋

[@jennigee51]

Hi Kerry, the way to tell if you can use a pan on an induction hob, is to try a magnet, if it sticks you can use it. I bought an induction hob a couple of months ago, they're amazing! I admire you showing your mistakes,well not mistakes but...🤔there are two other ladies I watch who do the same, it makes your channels much more watchable.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jenni that's lovely 😀👍💕💕

[@janetwilliams7403]

Well done you thanks for sharing Kerry x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Janet😀👍💕

[@mariondrew1691]

looks delicious, well done

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Marion💕

[@sharonhawkins1845]

Looks lovely Kerry x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Sharon💕

[@loismaudson6322]

well done looks good x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Lois!😀👍💕

[@joyclark9866]

I've always used my hand whisk to whisk up the egg whites in a bowl and then just folded the sugar in gently by hand - it works fine that way and it quite quick. Yours may not have been what you expected but it looked absolutely delicious! xx

[@karentoynton8948]

I have an induction hob fitted into my hob, it’s a four ring one, but that doesn’t make a noise at all. However it is flat. So easy to use and of course doesn’t get hot to the touch. Meringue looked ok in view you were bothered about it. I agree I would have maybe made it a. It stiffer, but it was fine. I always make mine with a hand whisk. I also always wipe around my bowl before st sting with lemon juice, as even if just a little piece of grease on the pot it will not whisk as it should. The bowl will look clean but it’s easy to have a bit of grease without knowing. Your cream and fruit made up for it hehe. I could just taste it , made my mouth water hehe. Try the lemon juice around your bowl first next time. Worth a try.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's a great tip re lemon around the bowl, will definitely do that next time thanks Karen😀👍💕 when I was hunting for induction jobs, theres so much choice plus I had a limited budget as some are quite pricey! Despite the noise, I'm really happy with it, really like not using the gas hob as well

[@marilynray3911]

That looks delicious, definitely not a fail 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Marilyn💕, it really was delicious 😋💕💕

[@micheleselvage8873]

It looks lovely Kerry (our little Domestic Goddess)! 😋😋😋😍😍😍

[@j.brewer7717]

I love meringue and used to make them a lot. I've been looking to see if I could do them in the air fryer. I do the whisk up cold method, it's given me the confidence to try them. Yours looked amazing. They say the truth is in the pudding(or something like that😂) so long as you enjoyed it that's all that matters. I saw on another site that your pans for the induction hob need to be magnetic and put kitchen towel over the stove so not to scratch it. I have a stainless steel backing to my cooker, when I had it fitted they told me to use wet wipes. I actually use the lemon kitchen ones and they bring it up good. Thank you for another fantastic video, I'm catching up😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you! I need to try again with a different method as many said that my technique (was following an Airfryer meringue method) was wrong - some said it was italian meringue 🤷‍♀️ I've no idea tbh but it tasted delicious albeit I could not create stiff peaks. Will try again for sure💪😀💕

[@ianwoodhams6886]

If it gets eaten it’s not a disaster in my book. I’ve been busy making cream horns today for our Friday treat. Have a great weekend xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

You too Ian and thank you😀👍ooo cream horns I've never made those, will look it up😋👍

[@toodles53]

looking so scrummy might have a go next week so many ways to make meringue never tried over a pan though

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Sandra☺️💕I've learnt that here - never knew lol but I think I will try other methods mentioned here and make some mini meringues in the ninja. Boys will be pleased lol

[@carolaspinall1562]

I have always whisked egg whites without anything added, as I was taught egg whites don't stiffen unless beaten alone, then fold in sifted sugar. I do not think its the hand whisk cos I use a hand whisk.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Think I'll try your method next time, 1st time making meringue, so did not know there were other ways to make it☺️👍

[@rabbit4310]

Kerry to separate yolks from whites easy is to break the egg onto a small plate then cover the yolk with an egg cup hold and just tip the white into a dish no juggling.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's such a good idea, will try that next time thank you👍👍

[@callmebeth]

Use a magnet to see if it will stick to your pots. If it sticks then it is suitable for the induction hob. I had to buy a new wok, saucepan and frying pan xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Top tip Beth thank you, I have a little magnet strip so I've just tested the little saucepan - it doesn't stick and then tested bigger saucepan and it sticks so I will take that with me when I visit charity shops on the hunt for a replacement little saucepan!!😀👍💕

[@tracypettigrew2495]

Ps it looked wonderfull🎉🎉🎉

[@twistedsister6293]

It looked yummy and you made my mouth water watching you eat it Haha,good one Kerry thumbs up from me 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you! 🥰👍👍

[@jackiem437]

You can get a larger nozzel than the one you used. Makes piping a lot easier. Came out lovely anyway.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I think it would have flattened whatever the nozzle, meringue was soft but I tried lol! ☺️👍

[@johnlord5353]

Thanks

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you John!😀👍💕hugely appreciated

[@Carol-os7uk]

Well done Kerry it looks really nice l was eating it with you x❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Carol💕💕

[@patriciadiamond1305]

Nothing wrong with that Kerry at all. Set a NEW trend here in Pavlova. We eat with our eyes,Sure wish l was eating it❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Trish, it was honestly one of the most delicious things I've tasted for a long time 😋😋💕💕💕

[@kathryng6363]

Looks good, Kerry. You've got me thinking about a lemon meringue pie now.😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Kathryn💕Me too! Last time I made that was for home economics aged 14!! Not sure my whisk can achieve stiff peaks thou😅

[@kathryng6363]

@@budgetcookinguk Worth a try though. Maybe whisking first then adding sugar slowly would help, but I'm not an expert, just remembering how I did it years ago.

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@kathryng6363 I did kind of throw it in🤦‍♀️slight slip of the wrist lol, next time will add slowly!😄👍

[@tracypettigrew2495]

Hi a tip for u adding a bit of cream of tartar will Stefan the egg whites ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@KevinKearney100]

Glad you didn’t bin it it looked scrumptious well done Kerry.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Nothing gets wasted here Kevin☺️👍👍😋

[@jaquelinehighfield5436]

I have never made Meringue like that before, with the water bit, it still looked good though 😋😋xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

😀👍💕thank you Jaqueline, I think it's called italian meringue which I didn't know til someone said in the comments 😄

[@janishayes7366]

Pavlova looks yummmmmy Kerry 😋 On my brush steel appliances, I clean it with Cotton wool with Baby oil, then buff up with a fibreglass cloth. Hope this helps with your new top x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Janis, helps enormously - someone else mentioned baby oil so will be buying some soon!!👌💕

[@deniseshergold59]

It may have been a flat pavlova but a flat one tastes just as good as any of them,at least you gave it a go !xxxx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Denise!😀👍💕

[@joanedwards1120]

Yum yum x I've never heard of adding water I just use egg whites and castor sugar but yours did look lovely in the end x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Joan👍👍💕 I didn't add water, it was lemon juice which the acidic properties was meant to help get the meringue to stiffen - 1 tsp. Followed a specific recipe (link to it in description) which had Airfryer cooking instructions so just went with it😄👍💕

[@joanedwards1120]

Ah OK kerry sorry I thought it was water 💦

[@handzon7243]

Hey Kerry have you a link for your hob cover pls, thought you said you’d link it but can’t find it Thanks. Love how you try various recipes even if a fail long as they taste good not a fail in my book. Good job x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Carol💕💕I very likely forgot🤦‍♀️😄here is a link, would add its tough to keep clean but someone mentioned baby oil so will try that! amzn.eu/d/clqI7va

[@georgemaurice9179]

I am not a desert lover, but really enjoyed your presentation

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you George!😀👍👍

[@sandradent4094]

Hi Kerry I've just watched your video again, i think you should have whisked the egg whites first till they were stiff then added the sugar. I've just watched the butler's do one tonight in the cosori, you could always try it again for yourself to see if your hand mixer works. Sharon used a large one, they must have just gotten it

[@Pitarolle1]

Hi Kerry, if the edges of your hob cover look like blue plastic, that's probably what it is. It's a protective cover. You can take it off. It might need a bit of picking at to start it off. I love watching your videos, it's just like being in the kitchen with you. Chris

[@Pitarolle1]

Where did you get your hob cover? I've been looking for one for ages. Chris x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Chris😀👍💕 yes I need to look at it closely and get rid of that, there wasn't any protective cover when I got it from the seller, link here amzn.eu/d/eqjywok it's so good to have the gas hob covered

[@Pitarolle1]

@@budgetcookinguk Thanks for that Kerry. I'll have a look at that 😊

[@paulmiles6050]

Hi Kerry that's what I love about you and your channel let's just go with it and see what happens just like what I would do 😁🍰👍

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Paul☺️👍💕

[@mellwilson7975]

you know you dont need to wisk egg whites and sugar over a boiling pan of water just wisk egg whites and add sugar in small quantities until stif peaks

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks Wilson, was following a recipe ☺️🤷‍♀️👍

[@debscox57]

I’m sure with the mixture mixed properly it would stand better and look better. Bet it tastes great though. Don’t worry about how it looks it’s the taste that counts 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks Debs😄👍was following a specific recipe (link in description) some said here it's called italian meringue 🤷‍♀️recipe didn't say where it was from lol. Was very delish

[@rachelhudson1064]

Hi new to your channel enjoying all your videos I have the same two air fryers

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hi Rachel!👋😀thank you for watching👍💕 airfryers are great aren't they? love em!

[@ingridarnot3162]

That looks lovely, I'll be able to give this a go aswell as its all gluten free 🙂

[@budgetcookinguk]

It is Ingrid that's fab😀👍💕

[@kikkibeale5776]

I think your pavlova turned out really well ,i have seen alot flatter, beleive me lol it looks really nice too Kerry.🙂

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Kikki💕💕

[@dorinda8097]

Well done Kerry that looks wonderful and delicious. I kind of prefer the flat base looks better. Shame you also didn’t use the ninja to see how it comes out in that one although it wouldn’t be a round one. Looks delicious..

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Dorinda☺️👍I was after a large pavlov (only enough for that) and so the cosori basket was ideal but it did have me thinking smaller meringues in the ninja would be worth a go, especially if I try other methods mentioned here👍👍

[@ET-ri6bg]

It looked good to me. I could eat that no problem. I used to make a lot of lemon meringue pies with a whisk like yours. I beat the egg whites and folded in the sugar after peaks formed.. I thought if you added anything else like lemon juice etc it would be a runny mix, also if you get any egg yolk in the whites it doesn't peak. Its all in the taste, if you enjoyed it it doesn't matter. Eileen x ❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hi Eileen👋😀 that's very interesting as I was following a specific recipe (I left a link in description) but it turns out theres a few methods and the one I did is called the Italian meringue (I never knew lol) so I would like to try your way next time 😀👍💕

[@briandoggett8651]

what do you think of the induction hob? is it worth getting

[@budgetcookinguk]

I think it is, it is noisy (but similar to Airfryers) its quick to get to temp. An example of tonight. So I had leftover bolognese sauce and needed to cook pasta to go with it (for us fam of 4) cooked frozen bol sauce to temp in less than 10 mins let it bubble for a few more before putting a pan of water for pasta on the hob. Got to boiling point very quickly, cooked pasta and while draining, got sauce back up to temp before serving. Before, these would be on 2 separate gas rings and take a lot longer before getting to temp (75c) I'm not sponsored btw! Happy with set up despite noise 👍👍

[@prubroughton2327]

bake your egg shells then crush and use on your garden. slow release calcium worms love it🙂

[@budgetcookinguk]

Great tip Pru thank you 👍💕💕💕💕

[@gillianhenson5399]

Great idea, but I just crumble the eggshells and scatter around the garden, keeps the slugs at bay😂

[@karentoynton8948]

Did you have anything in the blade or bowl that may have had a slight piece of grease on as that will stop it whipping right up. I always wipe blades and. Bowl with lemon juice before I start whisking. It gets anything that may be there removed.. only a thought may have already mentioned sorry if I have. Whoops.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Karen😄👍I will definitely do that next time

[@yvonnebannerman2690]

Hi Kerry could you please say were you bought your cooker top thanks a bunch xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

This is the one😀👍👍 amzn.eu/d/eqjywok

[@yvonnebannerman2690]

@@budgetcookinguk Thank you

[@brendagillson4331]

Hi hun can you tell us where you got your stove top xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hi Brenda, here's a link but its saying out of stock at the mo. If you copy n paste title into google you may find it elsewhere👍. amzn.eu/d/d3xrhea

[@IaneHowe]

If yiu use powdered sugar you don't have to melt it boiling it. Just beat the egg white + lemon juice to peaks. It shouldntake about 5 to 10 min even with hand beater then add the sugar, beat some more. It failed because it can't be beaten with sugar first, it doesn't reach peak but i bet it takes great anyway. if you want really fiem you can add 1 tea spoon of xanthan gun

[@sandradent65]

I'm not a fan of hard maringues, I like the soft ones, but that looked lovely Kerry. I liked your hob cover, I looked at them on Amazon. It's surprising what extra space you get.

[@budgetcookinguk]

It really was lovely Sandra, delish😋the hob cover is great, a bit of a nightmare to keep clean but someone said baby oil is good which I then googled, gonna buy some asap as it sounds ideal👌

[@sandradent65]

Yes the baby oil does work well, I've used it myself. I've got a stainless steel hob so what I do now is clean it with mr muscle kitchen cleaner then rinse it off, then I get a clean tea towel and dry it off straight away and it doesn't leave any marks

[@EdsCanineAcademy]

Have you tried curing the egg yolks? Would be a good use of them if you can keep them whole 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

I didnt know what that was Charlie so I googled it after reading your comment - wowzers that's so interesting. I should try that using dehydrate on the ninja👍👍thank you for the suggestion Charlie

[@EdsCanineAcademy]

@@budgetcookingukthe start process should be done with the salt for 7 days then sometime in the oven. I’ll link the video once I find it and I’m sure you can adjust the oven for the air fryer

[@tess2810]

I haven’t actually tried it but I believe baby oil works well on stainless steel, the pavlova looked yummy x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ahhh that rings a bell Tess thank you. Just googled and yes! I'll buy some as soon as poss and will give it a go😀👍💕thank you for the heads up👌💕

[@harrygood4783]

I heard that elbow grease works as well! haven't seen it for sale recently in the training days we use to send the young trainee to the chemist for some, the things they brought back shocking!!!!!!

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@harrygood4783 😄B&m sell it

[@gillianhenson5399]

Hi Kerry, I’ve never seen this method before, it’s absolutely ages since I’ve done a pavlova, my favourite dessert! I seem to remember I just whisked my egg whites in a bowl, not over a pan, it’s really important that it’s absolutely clean and no grease or oil residue present) but I think I added a teaspoon of cream of tartar, it seems to make the inside a little chewy? If you know what I mean? I only had the hand whisk as a wedding present 50 years ago 😮 still going! Just ! But it managed perfectly in quite a short time, I’m sure yours tasted great so alls well that ends well 👍 looking forward to your experiments with your ninga foodie, great video as usual love xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Gillian💕💕I've had some great hints and tips here and learnt a lot!! (Always do which is one of the great things about youtube fam) love the fact you've had your hand whisk 50 flipping years ago!! I'll definitely have another go and make mini meringues in the ninja😀👍💕

[@gillianhenson5399]

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[@paulmiles6050]

Hi Kerry I really felt for you all that effort but you may have invented a pancakelova still it's the end result that matters & it looked great 😊🍰

[@budgetcookinguk]

😄I think it's called italian meringue judging from comments (I never knew lol) was following a specific recipe - link in description - so just went with it but it did not quite work out 😅

[@pattaylor3555]

Induction hob needs magnetic bottoms on pans

[@budgetcookinguk]

I know Pat☺️👍 just going thru my existing pans, luckily my 2 main ones work👍👍

[@pennyflaherty1448]

I think whisking egg whites first ,then gradually adding the sugar slowly a tablespoon at a time , is why the meringue took so long to stiffen . But at least it tasted nice 😋

[@46joe]

Yes this is what I thought.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I think my electric hand whisk was about to blow up after 30+ mins whisking 😄 next time I'll put sugar in slowly, hopefully that'll do it 😀👍

[@doreenogorman8779]

Flat or not it looks fantastic Kerry .......... not a calorie in sight😏

[@budgetcookinguk]

Calories what calories?! Lol. I'd hate to work that out, it would be staggering🥴😄👍💕💕

[@bimboclack7079]

Why do you make yourself suffer having to do the dreaded taste test 😊 I suppose your going to force the boys 👦 to have some and poor Valerie too I told you enough times I'll volunteer 😅😊😊 seriously looked fantastic mind I could tell by your face you are fed up having to taste test everything as always absolutely brilliant video looking forward to seeing the next one 👍 😊 😀

[@budgetcookinguk]

😂😂yup Jim I forced the boys to eat it - they weren't happy lol. Mother of the year not!😂 email me your address and I'll send you a slice (1st class) of a lovely orange cake I made today (mondays vlog coming up) you & maureen can taste test it😋😋😋I'm assuming you're UK!!

[@bimboclack7079]

@budgetcookinguk yes UK you would know the aera as if I remember correctly you mentioned you said you originally came from Kilburn well we live a stones frow from there Harlesden nw10 I will email you the address 👍 thank you the only thing is I don't have your email address.

[@andreaplank3001]

Hi kerry you could make some lovely lemon curd with the egg yolks 😂

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh Andrea that's a fab suggestion, I used to love lemon curd as a kid - not had it for years and have just googled it after reading your comment, egg whites can be frozen too until needed which I never knew. Top suggestion Andrea thank you, it would be great to try making a lemon meringue pie, last time I made that I was 14 for home economics at school!

[@andreaplank3001]

@@budgetcookinguk lemon meringue is my favourite 😍

[@queeniemyles4028]

Would it of been better if you whisked the egg whites first still using your hand held whisk, as that works for me

[@budgetcookinguk]

Probably☺️but I was following the instructions of a specific recipe and haven't ever made meringue bar when I was 14! (Lemon meringue pie for school - forgot the technique lol)

[@prubroughton2327]

needs to hold its peaks it is a slow process

[@budgetcookinguk]

This particular method too slow, my electric hand whisk was in danger of blowing up lol. Some said here it's called the italian method but it had Airfryer cooking instructions so just went with it 😅👍💕

[@chrisanten2396]

I’m not a lover of pavlova having said that it looks so pretty I could make one for visitors

[@budgetcookinguk]

The visitors would love it I'm sure Chris😋👍👍

[@wildthing6668813]

Your induction hob is noisy, my Tefal one makes little makes noise compared to yours. It maybe the video that is making the noise seem louder than it is. Mine cost £44 back in 2016, you can possibly add £20 to that now, I think your model cost about £35 in 2016, maybe a bit more or less but I went for the tefal one as I was more confident with the named brand. I only use my Induction hob on manual for boiling rice and if I want sliced uncooked chicken breasts with honey or lemon chicken or a curry, it's as cheap as using the air fryer as I did a honey glazed chicken breast with rice and only used 6p of electric to cook the meal including boiling the rice, as I was having a cuppa so I filled the kettle with enough water to boil the rice in a pan as well and reused the pan to do the honey glazed chicken. Chicken breast strips cook in minutes in a bit of oil I took the strips out and added a teaspoon of margarine and a teaspoon and a half of flour to make a paste then then added two tablespoons of honey to the pan and a bit of water and stirred until the mixture became thick then tossed in the cooked chicken and heated it through, if the mixture is too thick add a bit more water, it's the same with lemon just substitute the honey for lemon.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That sounds both economical and delicious. Tis noisy but buying online, you don't know til it arrives and is being used. I don't really hear it now if that makes sense, and it cooks soooo much faster than my gas rings

[@charmianjohnson2364]

I have never whisked egg whites over heat, maybe that was your problem. 20:40 20:41

[@budgetcookinguk]

I was following a specific recipe Charmian😀👍👍 it didnt work out but the recipe did say an electric whisk just isnt strong enough, I'll try a different method next time

[@janishayes7366]

I'm not sure but with your egg yolks could you make Lemon Curd 🤷🤷x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Someone else mentioned this and I've looked up a recipe, love lemon curd it's been a long long time since I've had some! Thank you Janis👍💕

[@janishayes7366]

@@budgetcookinguk would you post the recipe please Kerry when you've done it x

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@janishayes7366 hi Janis, recipe is pinned top of the comments 👍👍

[@janishayes7366]

@@budgetcookinguk I saw that, thank you Kerry. I meant if you make Lemon Curd, could you post that recipe 🤞🤞x

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@janishayes7366 ohh lol. Yes definitely 😀👍👍

[@harrygood4783]

Well i suppose you think it looks like a "Dogs Dinner" but so does Eton mess, which is really what you were aiming for if truth be know!!! so don't be too disappointed, best made plans don't always go as expected, unless you practice a lot, then it takes the excitement out of the results, i know, i make mistakes all the time!!

[@budgetcookinguk]

Al suggested turning it into Eton mess but after all that effort no way was I breaking up that meringue 😄

[@ritarandall8622]

Why are you wishing the egg white over a pan of hot water,just wisk them with a hand mixer in a bowl and add sugar abit at a time it's takes about 10 mins I always use a hand wish it never fails x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Was following a specific recipe Rita

[@elizabethdickinson6512]

Or you could call it Aflatlova 😂

[@budgetcookinguk]

😂I love that, would have made a great youtube title that!

[@MariaHerreracampos]

I don't understand why you put it over hot water. Realy no need to. Whisk suger gradually. 5 mins till stiff peaks. Done.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I was following a specific recipe🙄