Hungary's madartej floats soft meringue islands in chilled vanilla custard, making an airy dessert with a nostalgic touch.
20 min prep 20 min cook 75 min rest
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Beat the egg whites with half the sugar for 4 minutes into stiff foam.
Heat the milk with the vanilla for 4 minutes, without boiling it over.
Drop spoonfuls of meringue into the milk and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and temper with the hot milk.
Thicken the custard over low heat for 5 minutes without letting the egg curdle.
Chill the Madartej for 1 hour and serve with the meringues.
💡 Tip: Do not keep the meringue pieces in the milk too long, or they lose their shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and serve in bowls.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~176
kcal calories
6
g protein
24
g carbs
6
g fat
29.3g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
119.5mg
Sodium
4.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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