Meringue Icing
2002-05-29- Course: Cakes & Candy
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 30m
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tbsp sugar (or 4 tbsp powdered sugar)
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Whip egg whites until frothy.
Step 3
Add the cream of tartar. Whip until stiff and not dry and until the mixture stands in peaks. The peaks will lean over slightly when the beaters are removed.
Step 4
Add (half a teaspoon at a time) either the granulated sugar or the powdered sugar. Then add the vanilla. Continue mixing but do not overbeat.
Step 5
Bake 10 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the meringue.
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