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swiss-meringue-for-sugar-plum-fairy

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Swiss Meringue for Sugar Plum Fairy

Swiss Meringue for Sugar Plum Fairy

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • Pinch cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cooking Directions

    • Fill a medium saucepan one-quarter full with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.

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    • Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heat-proof bowl or bowl of electric mixer; place over saucepan. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes. Test by rubbing between your fingers. Transfer bowl to an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment; whisk on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed, until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes. Add vanilla; mix until combined. Use immediately.