Recipe · Sweet creams and fillings
Swiss meringue
- 4 ingredients
- 5 steps
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-step preparation
- In a heatproof bowl, mix the egg whites, sugar and salt. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water on medium-high heat.
- Keep whisking with an electric mixer on medium speed until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture reaches about 70 °C (160 °F), about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the hot water and keep whisking on high speed until the mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks, about 5–10 more minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and whisk for a few more seconds to incorporate.
- Use the Swiss meringue immediately or transfer it to a piping bag to decorate your desserts.
Enjoy your Swiss meringue! It’s perfect for decorating tarts, cakes and desserts. Try adding lemon or orange zest, or swap the vanilla for another flavoring.