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Whipped Frosting





Yields
Makes 2 cups

Notes: If you are concerned about egg safety, use a thermometer to check frosting temperature as it cooks; it should be between 140° and 150° for 3 minutes. A double boiler is most effective for heating the mixture evenly.

 

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Greg DuPree
 1 large egg white
 1/2 cup sugar
 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Step 1
1

Use a double boiler, or snugly nest a 2- to 3-quart metal bowl in a 2- to 3-quart pan. Add 1 inch water to base of double boiler or pan. Bring to boiling over high heat.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in double boiler top or bowl, combine egg white, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and cream of tartar. Beat with a portable mixer until blended. Nest over boiling water; immediately reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. With mixer on medium speed, beat icing until it holds peaks that curve slightly, 5 to 7 minutes (overcooked, the icing gets grainy).

Step 3
3

At once, remove icing from hot water. Mix in vanilla. Use, or if making up to 1 hour ahead, set pan or bowl in cool water to stop cooking, and cover airtight.

Step 4
4

Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories51
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 0.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.