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Seven Minute frosting

Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp glucose syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 large egg whites
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, glucose syrup and water
  • Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 230 F
  • Meanwhile beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining extra 1 tsp sugar until peaks are very fluffy and soft.
  • When the syrup reaches 230 F, reduce mixer speed and pour syrup down the side of the bowl with the egg whites.
  • Increase speed to med-high and beat until cool-about 7 minutes. Add vanilla and beat until fully incorporated
  • The frosting should be shiny and fluffy and hold stiff peaks. Use immediately