Swiss Meringue

Ingredients

• 2 cups egg whites
• 4 cups (800 grams) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Bring about an inch of water in a saucepan to a simmer. Combine the egg whites and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Place the bowl over the simmering water and stir the egg mixture with a rubber spatula until it is hot and all of the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and place the bowl onto the stand mixer, fit with a whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until very thick, glossy and stiff peaks when you lift the beater. Add the vanilla, mix well.
3. Use immediately.

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