When I saw Jennifer Shae of Trophy Cupcakes use this Swiss Meringue on her S’more Cupcakes on Martha Stewart, I wasn’t taking any issue that she called this “Marshmallow Frosting.” I was more interested that it toasted so beautifully and tastes soooo good!
S’more Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Frosting
It’s almost like marshmallow, after all – about the only difference is there’s no gelatin and cornstarch. And not to sound un-American, but I’m not super wild about Marshmallows, anyway. Well, except for maybe in hot chocolate and S’mores….
And speaking of S’mores, this is just the perfect amount to frost my S’more’s cupcakes, very generously, so thank you Jennifer, and thank you, Martha! I love this gorgeous, billowy Swiss Meringue on my S’more Cupcakes!
Swiss Meringue Frosting
Swiss Meringue Frosting
- 8 large egg whites
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 7 to 8 minutes. Temperature should reach 160 degrees.
Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined. Use immediately.
Note: This nearly filled the large bowl of my Kitchen Aid mixer and I did stop when nearly done and give it a few minutes rest to cool the mixer and the frosting when it seemed to struggle to get to the stiff peak stage.
from the kitchen of http://www.frugalhausfrau.com, from Jennifer Shae, via Martha Stewart
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