Swiss Meringue
Elevate your dessert game with velvety, glossy Swiss Meringue—a foolproof recipe for creating cloud-like perfection. Made with just four ingredients—egg whites, granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and optional vanilla extract—this versatile meringue boasts a silky texture and stable structure, ideal for frosting cakes, topping pies, or crafting delicate desserts. The method involves gently heating the egg whites and sugar over a simmering water bath to dissolve the sugar and ensure food safety, before whipping into stiff, glossy peaks in a stand mixer. Ready in under 25 minutes, Swiss Meringue is perfect for transforming simple treats into bakery-worthy creations. Enjoy it freshly whipped for the ultimate texture and flavor experience!
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Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
In a clean, heatproof bowl (preferably the mixing bowl of a stand mixer), whisk together the egg whites, granulated sugar, and salt.
Step 3
Place the mixing bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture reaches 160°F (70°C) on a candy thermometer. This ensures the egg whites are safe to consume.
Step 4
Carefully transfer the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and the bowl has cooled to room temperature. This can take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
If desired, mix in the vanilla extract during the last minute of whipping.
Step 6
Use the meringue immediately to pipe, spread, or top your desired dessert. Swiss meringue is best used fresh and does not store well.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (336.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 842.5 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 359.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.4g | |
| Protein 14.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 9.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 221.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories