Fold whipped egg whites gently to avoid deflating them
Incorporate whipped whites carefully so you keep their air and the cream stays light.
Add the whites and mix gently rather than aggressively stirring. The goal is to combine evenly without knocking out the whipped structure.
The short version
- Be careful when incorporating whites.
- Mix only until incorporated.
What you need
- spatulaoptionalHelpful for folding.
- mixing bowl
What goes wrong
Stirring vigorously and deflating the whites
Fold gently and stop once combined.
Why it works
Overmixing collapses the foam, reducing volume and making the mixture heavier.
Put it to use
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