A cooked meringue style icing.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
Combine the egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, water, cream of tartar, and salt in the top of a double boiler over water that is at a hard boil. Start beating right away with a beater until the mixture stands in stiff peaks. Remove from heat and add vanilla or your favorite flavoring and keep beating until it is thick enough to spread easily.