Never Fail Meringues

Meringues can be shaped on the parchment-lined baking sheet, covered loosely with plastic wrap, and held at room temperature for up to 2 hours before baking. Do not refrigerate unbaked meringues as moisture will cause them to weep.

Store completely cooled meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Do not refrigerate, as humidity will make them sticky and soft. If they lose crispness, you can re-crisp them in a 200°F oven for 15-20 minutes, then cool completely.