 My classic French meringue recipe. Begin whipping the egg whites on medium-high speed. Add the cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla. Begin adding the sugar, about one tablespoon at a time. Whipping for 30 seconds between each addition. My meringue cookies, three ways. Light, fun, easy, crispy, and an absolute joy to make and eat. Pavlova is one of my favorite desserts. It's crispy, it's creamy, it's light and bright, and it's the perfect dessert to showcase seasonal fruit.