Recipe: Seven Minute Icing

SEVEN MINUTE ICING

2 1/4 cups sugar
3 large egg whites
7 1/2 Tbsp. ice cold water
2 1/4 tsp. light corn syrup
3/8 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

In a large, deep, heatproof bowl, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended.

Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water) and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

Increase the speed to high and beat for 4 minutes or until the icing is thick and glossy and forms soft peaks.

Remove the bowl from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Beat for about 30 seconds more or until the icing is again thick and glossy and forms soft peaks. Use immediately.

Makes about 5 cups