Italian Meringue

Paraphernalia

• Accurate instant-read or sugar thermometer

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 200g Caster sugar
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Method

• Start whipping egg whites in a stand mixer with cream of tartar
• Heat sugar to 120C
• When eggs are soft peaks, start streaming in hot sugar syrup
• Leave stand mixer running until meringue is room temperature

Use In

• [Mince Pies](/Recipes/Dessert/Mince Pies)