Cuban merenguito: Cubana delights from the island with her homemade recipe.

The Cuban TikToker Sheyla (@sheyreyes03) shared a video in which she showed how to prepare the famous "merenguito cubano," a dessert that has awakened nostalgia and curiosity among her followers.

In the clip, Sheyla begins by explaining the basic steps of the recipe, such as separating the egg white and beating it with a fork, something she highlights as the traditional way in Cuba, where electric mixers are not always available.

"We beat it very well in one direction because it gets cut and we don't stop," she commented, adding that it is essential not to stop beating to prevent the meringue from losing its consistency. According to the creator, the secret lies in patience and knowing when to add the sugar: "I added about 5 or 6 tablespoons." Finally, when the meringue reaches the desired consistency, she puts it over the heat, achieving those "delicious little meringues that are, well, the best."

In the comments, users shared their own experiences with this dessert or variations of the recipe in other countries. Some mentioned how this recipe brought back memories of their childhood: “You reminded me of my childhood, how I used to make meringues when I lived in Cuba.” Others were surprised by the dedication required for whisking by hand: “Just watching it made my arm tired, but it’s so delicious.”

Some followers took the opportunity to share suggestions, like one who commented: "What if you cook the sugar like caramel, as if you were going to make flan, and then add the sugar like that? It tastes better," to which Sheyla responded enthusiastically: “I've never done it that way, I’m going to try it.” There were also those who, upon learning that the shake can be made without an electric mixer, reacted with surprise: “Are these my ideas or did they burn? It's great to learn. Honestly, I swore it could only be made with a mixer; otherwise, it couldn’t be done.”

However, jokes about the physical effort required for the recipe were not lacking. "My arm is about to fall off, but I'm eating meringue," commented a user, while another humorously mentioned, "Just watching it made my arm hurt." Others compared the meringue to versions from other countries, such as in Venezuela, where it is known as "suspiro," which sparked an interesting cultural exchange among followers.