Seven-Minute Frosting

Name: Seven-Minute Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 3 tablespoons water; 3 large egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 cups
Calories
175 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Seven-Minute Frosting

Iris Warren

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This traditional Swiss meringue is fluffy, white, and almost marshmallow-like in texture. It's easy to make and takes 7 minutes to whip to fluffy perfection.

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Ingredients

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3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, and salt in the metal bowl of a standing mixer. Set it over (but not touching) a saucepan of simmering water.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes, and the mixture reaches 160°F (71°C) on a thermometer.
Fit the mixer with the whisk attachment and beat the mixture on high speed until glossy, thick, and billowing peaks form, about, well, you know, 7 minutes. It may take a little more or a little less time.
Beat in the vanilla. Use to frost a cake or cupcakes immediately. Best when consumed within several hours.

Notes

Use clean equipment--Make sure that all of your equipment is very clean before making your meringue. Even trace amounts of oil or fat can prevent the meringue from whipping properly.
Don't rush it--Don't be tempted to increase the heat to speed things along. This can result in the eggs cooking too quickly and creating lumps in the meringue.
Use the frosting immediately--It will start to set and become difficult to work with as it sits.