Meringue Powder is a pasteurized egg product and a replacement for fresh egg whites.
Used to create hard drying Royal Icing for decorating fondant cakes, cookies and candies.
Also used to produce Buttercream Icing, Boiled Icing and Meringue Topping.
Net weight: 16 ounces
Resealable plastic jar
Kosher
RECIPES:
• Royal Icing (Dry Hard Icing):
Into 1/2 cup cold water, beat 1/4 cup meringue powder until firm peaks form. Scrape the sides of the bowl and completely mix the water and meringue before slowly adding the powdered sugar. Gradually add 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar until desired consistency. Add more powdered sugar for stiffer icing. To keep icing soft, add 3 drops glycerin. A stand mixer provides the best results.
• Buttercream Icing (Creamy Soft Icing):
Dissolve 3/4 cup of granular sugar in 1/2 cup boiling water. Cool and add 1/4 cup of meringue powder and beat to peak. Stir in 1 pound sifted confectioner’s sugar and beat until mixed well: Mix in 2 to 2 1/2 cups white vegetable shortening.
• Boiled Icing:
Dissolve and boil at high heat (240F), 2 cups granular sugar in 3/4 cups water, 1/4 cup corn syrup and small pinch salt. Dissolve and whip 3/8 cup (6 Tbsp) meringue powder in one cup cold water: add 1 cup granular sugar while beating meringue mix: slowly add boiled syrup. Then whip at high speed until cool.
• Meringue Cookies:
Dissolve 3/4 cup granulated sugar in 1/2 cup boiling water, cool. Add 1/4 cup meringue powder and beat into high peaks, fold in a teaspoon of vanilla after the meringue is at a stiff peak stage. Place in large decorating bag. Pipe onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake 40-45 minutes at 250 degrees until set and lightly browned. Store in cool, dry place in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
• Meringue Topping (For Meringue Shells, Pie Toppings):
Dissolve 3/4 cup granular sugar in 1/2 cup boiling water, cool. Add 1/4 cup meringue powder and beat into high peaks.
Hints: Keep utensils grease free. Icings may be refrigerated in airtight containers, beat again before using. Cover bowl and tube ends with damp cloth.
