What to Do with Leftover Egg Whites
If you’ve ever found yourself with a surplus of egg whites after a baking session or a recipe that only required yolks, you’re not alone. Don’t let those leftover egg whites go to waste! They are incredibly versatile and can be transformed into a variety of delightful treats.
During the holiday baking season, I always find myself with a bunch of leftover egg whites. I hate wasting them so I have been trying out new ways to use egg whites.
But I wanted some more options! So I have put together a list of over 30 ways to use egg whites any time of year!
How to Store Leftover Egg Whites
There are two ways you can store your egg whites: in the refrigerator or by freezing them.
To store in the refrigerator, place your eggs in an air-tight container. Egg whites will last int he refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you won’t be using your egg whites right away, freeze them! Egg whites freeze easily. Again, store in an air-tight container or freeze individually in an ice cube tray!
Egg whites can be frozen up to one year. To defrost, place whites in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight, and they’re ready to use.
What to Do with Leftover Egg Whites
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Fluffy Meringues: Meringues are a delightful treat made primarily from egg whites and sugar. These light and airy confections can be enjoyed on their own or used as a versatile component in other desserts.
To make meringues, simply beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, gradually add sugar, and continue beating until the mixture becomes glossy. You can then pipe or spoon the meringue onto a baking sheet and bake until they are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Add flavors like vanilla, lemon, or even chocolate for an extra touch of deliciousness.
Elegant Angel Food Cake: Angel food cake is a heavenly dessert that relies solely on egg whites for its structure and airy texture. By whisking the egg whites to perfection, you can create a light and fluffy cake that is both delicate and delicious.
The key to a successful angel food cake is gently folding in the dry ingredients, such as flour and sugar, to maintain the airiness of the beaten egg whites. Serve this ethereal treat with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful combination.
Delicate Macarons: Macarons are a classic French delicacy that can seem intimidating to make, but they are worth the effort. These colorful sandwich cookies consist of two almond meringue shells filled with a creamy ganache or buttercream.
Making macarons requires a bit of precision, but with practice, you can achieve perfect results. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, fold in almond flour and powdered sugar, and pipe the batter into small rounds. After baking, fill them with your favorite flavored filling, such as chocolate, raspberry, or salted caramel. These dainty treats are sure to impress any dessert lover.
Refreshing Pavlova: Pavlova is a show-stopping dessert that combines a crisp and delicate meringue shell with a luscious cream filling and fresh fruits. This dessert allows you to get creative with your egg whites and offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
To make a pavlova, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, gradually add sugar and a touch of vinegar or cornstarch for stability. Shape the mixture into a round or individual nests on a baking sheet and bake until they are crisp on the outside and marshmallow-like inside. Once cooled, fill the center with whipped cream and top it with an assortment of fresh fruits, such as berries, kiwi, and passion fruit.
What to Do with Leftover Egg Whites
Don't throw those egg whites down the drain? We've collected our favorite ways to use leftover egg whites.
Meringue Cookies
Classic meringues! Meringue cookies are light made from whisked egg whites and sugar into stiff peaks and baked until crunchy. Cute, crunchy, and perfect for any celebration!
Forgotten Cookies
Incredibly easy, this is recipe for melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies is perfect for busy bakers.
Candied Walnuts
This candied walnuts recipe is lightly sweetened, easy to make, and so irresistibly delicious.
Coconut Macaroons
How to Make Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This tutorial on how to make Swiss Meringue buttercream is the only resource you'll need to make the smoothest, silkiest frosting!
Mini Pavlova
Light and airy mini pavlovas are perfect to eat by hand alongside a glass of chilled rose wine.
White Cake Recipe From Scratch {Soft Fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe}
The best homemade white cake recipe! Tips on how to make a fluffy white cake from scratch.
Champagne Cake Balls
Thanks to help from a cake mix, it's an easy dessert recipe that you can prepare in advance.
Italian Meringue Buttercream
Fluffy, buttery, creamy, sumptuous Italian meringue buttercream is perfect for piping and deliciously decadent for eating too!
Lemon Pie with Meringue
Lemon cream pie gives you a tart and sweet lemon flavor in every single bite. This lemon cream pie is topped with meringue, which is so fluffy and light. The meringue adds so much texture to this pie recipe.
Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart Is Delicious
Wow your guests with a delicious Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart. A graham cracker tart is filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a sweet meringue.
Strawberry and Cream Macarons
These Strawberry and Cream Macarons have a freshly made strawberry sauce center sandwiched into the middle of homemade cream frosting.
Homemade Angel Food Cake
Homemade Angel Food Cake, a light delicious cake. Perfect on its own or filled with some creamy whipped cream and fresh berries.
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
This Chocolate Angel Food Cake is light as a feather and not too sweet. Cocoa adds chocolate-y flavor to this classic recipe. Learn which cocoa to use for the best color and flavor.
Baked Alaska Recipe
Baked Alaska dessert delivers that wow factor! I’ll show you step-by-step how to make a showstopping, yet easy Baked Alaska recipe layered with cake, ice cream, and meringue toasted in the oven or the more dramatic flambé style presented on fire tableside.
Classic Tres Leches Cupcakes
Tres leches cupcakes are the cupcake version of tres leches cake. They're ever so moist and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon.
Amaretti Style Cranberry and Orange Almond Cookies
These amaretti-style cookies use minimal flour and have a light airy finish, fit to accompany desserts and drinks light as a feather and fat-free too!
Bruttiboni: Italian Meringue Cookies
This unique two-step method of making these Bruttiboni Italian cookies provides the perfect texture you come to expect from a meringue cookie. Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside.
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe
This Lemon meringue pie cheesecake is decadent and rich – a lemon cheesecake with a ribbon of homemade lemon curd running through the middle, another layer of lemon curd spread across the top. Baked in a Lemon cookie crumb crust and topped with a fluffy toasted meringue every bite is amazing.
Eton Mess
Eton Mess is a delightful English dessert which lends itself nicely to any fresh fruit you have on hand! Make the meringues ahead for a fast and easy holiday dessert.
Chocolate Mousse
Classic French chocolate mousse is traditionally made foamy by beaten eggs, egg whites, and whipped cream.
Homemade Milano Cookies
Homemade Milano Cookies are a decadent treat you probably didn’t know you could make at home!
Pancakes without Baking Powder, Fluffy Souffle Pancakes
These souffle pancakes without baking powder are impossibly light and airy! Whipped egg whites act as a replacement for the baking powder in the pancakes.
Pineapple Soufflé Recipe
This pineapple soufflé is a great breakfast option that will impress every taste bud at the table. It’s made with pineapple, lime, marscarpone cheese, and dulce de leche, and looks great whether it’s served up in a cast iron skillet or fancy bakeware.
Chewy Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Flourless chocolate chip cookie's unique texture and structure comes from the egg whites, which essentially makes this a meringue cookie.
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Make your own Marshmallow Fluff at home with a few simple ingredients!
No Guilt Brownie Recipe
You won’t even notice the absence of yolks in these unbelievably fudgy brownies.
Caramel Cake (Salted Caramel Cake)
This Caramel Cake recipe is perfect for that die hard caramel fan in your life.
Cherry Cupcakes
herry cupcakes are a delicious treat packed with maraschino cherries. They’re perfect for any occasion!
Black and White Cake
Soft vanilla cake layers, filled with whipped ganache and topped with white chocolate buttercream, make this black and white cake absolutely irresistible!
Vanilla Bundt Cake Recipe
This perfectly moist and fluffy vanilla bundt cake recipe is packed with real vanilla extract. This homemade vanilla bundt cake is an easy to follow recipe with no complicated ingredient. Serve this vanilla cake with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream.
Easy French Financiers Recipe
Financiers Recipe – this delicate french almond cake is flavored with browned butter and is super easy to make. The perfect dessert to enjoy with tea.
Leftover egg whites are a valuable ingredient that can be transformed into a range of delectable treats. From fluffy meringues to elegant macarons and refreshing pavlovas, there are endless possibilities to explore.
Don’t let those extra egg whites go to waste. Instead, embrace their versatility and embark on a culinary adventure to create delightful desserts that will impress your friends and family. So, the next time you find yourself with leftover egg whites, unleash your creativity in the kitchen and enjoy the sweet rewards of these delicious treats.
