Italian-Style Meringue
Italian-Style Meringue
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) light corn syrup
- 5 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil. Boil over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 116 C (240 °F).
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. When the syrup reaches 116 °C (240 °F), reduce the mixer speed and slowly drizzle the syrup over the egg whites, beating constantly.
- Increase the speed and beat until the meringue is just warm and very firm peaks form, about 20 minutes. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
Italian-Style Meringue