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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
In a clean, heatproof bowl (preferably the mixing bowl of a stand mixer), whisk together the egg whites, granulated sugar, and salt.
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.
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.
If desired, mix in the vanilla extract during the last minute of whipping.
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
Calories |
842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
