It’s reminiscent of a marshmallow with a spreadable consistency.

If it feels smooth with no grains of sugar, it’s ready.

Then you just whip this mixture in a stand mixer until it forms bright white, fluffy peaks.

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As long as the sugar is dissolved, its a pretty foolproof method!

Ways To Use Swiss Meringue

I love Swiss meringue for its versatility.

It can be used to frost a cake and it also pipes beautifully.

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Swiss meringue is also very stable and will hold well, even in warm weather.

Double the recipe if you’re planning to both fill and frost a layer cake.

If you’d like to make this recipe with pasteurized eggs,follow these directions.

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Bring a saucepan with a few inches of water to a simmer.

Add the vanilla extract and beat a few seconds to mix it in.

Swiss meringue is best when used immediately and served the same day.

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Do not refrigerated it in bulk or it will lose its lightness and become weepy.

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