Swiss Meringue

Name: Swiss Meringue
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Michael Laiskonis|July 10, 2012 12:20 pm EST

Swiss Meringue

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Here's a simple recipe for Swiss Meringue, perfect for making frosting or pies. Ideally, you'll have a thermometer to measure the temperature of the mixture precisely. Make sure to use a clean bowl that fits just snugly over the pot without touching the water. Click here to see the Italian Meringue Recipe.

Servings

3

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Directions

Place the egg whites and sugar in a mixing bowl placed over simmering water. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches 140 degrees, or until the sugar has completely dissolved. Transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer and begin to whip on medium-high speed. Continue to whip until the mixer bowl is cool to the touch.