Cookbook:Swiss Meringue

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.