Italian meringue requires some level of confort with boiling sugar, but it is a great base to work with. You can use it directly on cakes and baked goods, use butter to make a delicious buttercream, or bake it to make tasty treats. Here are the basics on how to get Italian meringue right.
Beat the Perfect Egg Whites
So many recipes call for beaten egg whites. Whether you are making a cake, a mousse, a soufflé, a meringue, macarons or any other dessert, the objective is almost always the same: incorporate air into the base or flavourings of your dessert. Here is a quick guide of things to do when beating whites.