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Finished Italian Meringue

Italian Meringue

  • Author: dishingwithdelaney
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Glossy Italian Meringue Made Simple


Ingredients

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  • 2 large egg whites (50 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Place egg whites in a clean stand mixer bowl with the whisk attachment. In a small saucepan off heat, stir sugar and water together until all the sugar is hydrated.
  2. Heat the sugar mixture on the stove slowly on low heat. DO NOT STIR. When the sugar reaches 230ºF, turn the stand mixer on and begin whipping the egg whites on high.
  3. When the sugar reaches 244ºF, take the saucepan off the heat and stream it down the side of the bowl with the egg whites whipping.
  4. Continue to whip until the bowl is cool and the mixture is stiff and glossy.

Keywords: frosting, meringue