I am going to have a mental breakdown over meringue

1/2 cup of egg whites and 1tsp cream of tartar. The egg whites are room temperature. I washed, dried, and then rinsed the mixer and bowl with vinegar and dried again. I can’t get them to stiffen. I’ve tried a kitchen aid, a hand mixer, and an immersion blender 😩
I have spent hours trying this. I’ve started over several times

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Younameit · FNew

Maybe it’s the tartar . Try only egg whites and sugar. First beat the egg whites until they are moderately firm then add the sugar. It can’t have any traces of yolk, or else it won’t firm.

itsok · 31-35, F

@Younameit do I add the tartar in once it has thickened, or not at all?

Younameit · FNew

@itsok I have only ever made it without the tartar.

itsok · 31-35, F

@Younameit I tried it without the tartar, and no luck

Younameit · FNew

@itsok Maybe it’s your eggs 😩

itsok · 31-35, F

@Younameit I’ve tried different kinds of those too 😅