Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 large (, fresh egg whites (150 g))
  • 1 1/4 cups (10oz/282) sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (12oz/340g) unsalted butter, a room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instruction

  • Over a pot of simmering water place your mixer bowl (or a heatproof bowl) over the pot.
  • Add in the egg whites and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to stir, this will take around 5 minutes. Putting the eggs over heat will technically cook them so you don't have to fear eating raw eggs.
  • Once the sugar has totally dissolved remove from the heat.
  • With whisk attachment begin to whip until the meringue on medium/high speed. Whip until the meringue is thick, glossy, and the bottom of the bowl feels neutral to the touch (this can take up to 5 minutes or so).
  • Wiith mixer on medium speed, add vanilla, salt and soft butter cubes. Add the butter one piece at a time, until incorporated, and mix until it has reached a silky smooth texture (if curdles, keep mixing and it will come back to smooth). *If mixture is too runny, refrigerate for about 1 hour until it comes together. continuing to beat until well combined.
  • Add additional flavours, purees, as desired.