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    Home » Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Food

    13 Ways To Use Leftover Egg Whites

    Published: Aug 14, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Searching for ways to use leftover egg whites? As a chef, this happens to me all the time if I am prepping for a gig or doing recipe development for Rosanna ETC and so I thought it would be handy to do a round of recipes for egg whites.

    These recipes for leftover egg whites are a mixture of sweet, savoury and cocktail recipes and I hope you find something that works for you. Whether it's a starter, an aperitif or a sweet snack, there are lots of ways to use leftover egg whites and they don't need to go to waste!

    Remember that egg whites freeze really well, so even if you don't have time to make something right away, you can freeze egg whites for up to a month and use them when it suits you. Frozen egg whites also make the best meringue, so it's actually advantageous to do this rather than using fresh egg whites.

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    • Macarons
    • Toasted almond and apricot gin fizz
    • Blackcurrant mousse cake
    • Asparagus mousse amuse bouche
    • Eton Mess
    • Lemon almond biscuits
    • Peppermint meringues
    • Lemon meringue pie bars
    • Ham and spinach frittata
    • Strawberry Pavlova
    • Swiss meringue buttercream
    • Dark chocolate mousse
    • Almond bundt cake

    Macarons

    The daintiest of desserts, making homemade macarons is an excellent way to use leftover egg whites.

    macarons on a serving platter.
    Italian Macarons
    A step by step guide to making homemade Italian macarons with Italian meringue.
    Check out this recipe
    Pink Italian macarons with cream filling on a blue surface.

    Toasted almond and apricot gin fizz

    A delicious and elegant cocktail this gin fizz is shaken with egg whites for a smooth finish.

    A toasted almond and apricot gin fizz on a wooden table.
    Apricot gin cocktail with egg white
    A classic sour cocktail made with apricot gin, almond syrup and egg whites topped up with sparkling wine.
    Check out this recipe
    a toasted almond and apricot gin fizz, one of the classiest cocktails to serve

    Blackcurrant mousse cake

    A mousse cake is a lighter alternative to a cheesecake, and this version uses tart blackcurrants and a ginger base.

    A blackcurrant Mousse Cake with a stack of dessert plates.
    Blackcurrant Mousse Cake
    A smooth and creamy blackcurrant mousse cake with biscuit base that works so well as a dinner party dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    A blackcurrant Mousse Cake with a stack of dessert plates

    Asparagus mousse amuse bouche

    Looking for a classy amuse bouche to serve at a dinner party? Look no further than this asparagus mousse topped with smoked trout.

    Asparagus mousse amuse bouche.
    Asparagus Mousse Amuse Bouche
    This light asparagus mousse with smoked trout garnish is an elegant amuse bouche for dinner parties and creates a fine dining experience at home.
    Check out this recipe
    Asparagus mousse amuse bouche.

    Eton Mess

    The ultimate summer dessert for dinner parties, the Eton Mess is steeped in British history and is incredibly easy to make.

    A bowl of Eton mess with fresh strawberries, cream and meringue.
    Eton Mess
    Eton Mess is a quintessentially Britsh summer dessert with strawberries, cream and meringues.
    Check out this recipe
    Eton-Mess.

    Lemon almond biscuits

    The perfect accompaniment to coffee, try these lemon almond biscuits if you need a recipe for only egg whites.

    Lemon and almond biscotti on a plate surrounded by lemons.
    Lemon almond biscuits
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon and almond biscotti on a plate surrounded by lemons.

    Peppermint meringues

    Refreshing yet sweet and tangy, peppermint meringues look so pretty and work well as a petit four after dinner.

    Pink and white peppermint meringues in a bowl.
    Peppermint meringues
    Check out this recipe
    Pink and white peppermint meringues in a bowl.

    Lemon meringue pie bars

    Love lemon meringue pie? Take it a step further and make these pie bars.

    A tray of lemon meringue pie bars cut into squares.
    Lemon meringue pie bars
    Check out this recipe
    A tray of lemon meringue pie bars cut into squares.

    Ham and spinach frittata

    An egg white frittata that makes a healthy option for brunch flavoured with ham and spinach. It doesn't compromise on taste!

    A cast iron skillet with a cooked egg white frittata in it about to be served.
    Ham and spinach frittata
    Check out this recipe
    A cast iron skillet with a cooked egg white frittata in it about to be served.

    Strawberry Pavlova

    Another famous dessert for good reason, try making pavlova with leftover egg whites.

    A cake stand with a strawberry pavlova on it, surrounded by fresh strawberries.
    Classic strawberry pavlova
    Check out this recipe
    A cake stand with a strawberry pavlova on it, surrounded by fresh strawberries.

    Swiss meringue buttercream

    Light and fluffy, this buttercream frosting for cupcakes san excellent way to use egg whites.

    A cupcake topped with Swiss meringue buttercream made from leftover egg whites.
    Swiss meringue buttercream
    Check out this recipe
    A cupcake topped with Swiss meringue buttercream made from leftover egg whites.

    Dark chocolate mousse

    Rich and velvety, a dark chocolate mousse will satisfy anyone coming for dinner.

    A glass bowl of chocolate mousse.
    Dark chocolate mousse
    Check out this recipe
    A glass bowl of chocolate mousse.

    Almond bundt cake

    Serve a slice of this bundt cake at tea time, it's amazing with a cuppa.

    An almond bundt cake on a cake stand, dusted with icing sugar.
    Almond bundt cake
    Check out this recipe
    An almond bundt cake on a cake stand, dusted with icing sugar.

    I hope you've found a recipe among these ways to use leftover egg whites that suits you, let me know if you try anything and tag me in photos on Instagram, I'd love to see.

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    1. Beth says

      August 20, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      So handy, thank you for this round up! I made mayonnaise and had so many eggs whites left

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