Hi Elaine. It depends on if you're whipping whole eggs, just yolks, or just whites, and whether you're using a stand mixer or a hand mixer. It sounds like you might be referring to just egg whites since that's what commonly whips to various "peaks." On a medium-high speed, it will probably take between two and three minutes for it to reach a soft peak. This time will increase if there's any trace of yolk or fat in with the whites, if the eggs are cold, or if you added sugar in all at once or early in the mixing stage. We encourage you to check our blog post on Meringue Rules for extra tips on whipping egg whites. If you're referring to whole eggs or yolks, they don't necessarily get "peaks" but they do thicken up, usually within five minutes max. This again will take longer if they're cold. If you have any other questions, our free and friendly Baker's Hotline is available at 855-371-BAKE (2253) or through chat and email on our website so always feel free to reach out. Annabelle@KAF

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