Cookbook:Swiss Meringue

Swiss Meringue
Category	Meringue recipes
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Swiss meringue is a variety of meringue made by heating egg whites and sugar over a double boiler before whipping to stiff peaks.

Ingredients

• 8 oz (250 g) egg whites
• 1 lb (500 g) superfine sugar

Procedure

1. Put the egg whites and sugar into a stainless steel bowl.
2. Place the bowl over simmering water and whip with a wire whisk until the mixture is 120°F (50°C).
3. Remove the bowl from the heat and continue whipping until the meringue is completely cool.
4. Use as desired or as directed in your recipe.