JOHN'S ALMOND SWISS MERINGUE

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John Baricelli, manager of the prep kitchen at the television studio in Wesport, added a hint of almond to the traditional Swiss meringue and used it to top Martha's birthday cake with decorative stars.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Egg Recipes     Egg Whites

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 large egg whites
2 cups sugar
1 drop pure almond extract
1 drop almond extract

Steps:

  • In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg whites, sugar, salt, and almond extract. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and whites are hot to the touch, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Attach the bowl to the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; mix on medium-high speed, about 2 minutes. Raise speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 6 minutes. Use immediately.

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