Almond Swiss Meringue

Name: Almond Swiss Meringue
Yield: makes enough for one domed, 10-inch layer cake
Ingredients: 8 large egg whites; 2 cups sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 drop pure almond extract

January 24, 2012

Recipe information

Yield
makes enough for one domed, 10-inch layer cake

Ingredients

8 large egg whites

2 cups sugar

Pinch of salt

1 drop pure almond extract

Preparation

Step 1
In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg whites, sugar, salt, and almond extract. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and whites are hot to the touch, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Step 2
Attach the bowl to the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; mix on medium-high speed, about 2 minutes. Raise speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 6 minutes. Use immediately.

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