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Royal Icing
Dessert

Royal Icing

10 minServes 24Nutri-Score E€
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what you need

Ingredients

24 people
  • Meringue powderPantry40 g
  • Lukewarm water (lukewarm)Beverages160 ml
  • Powdered sugarPantry907 g
  • Light corn syrupPantry30 ml
  • Vanilla extractPantry7 ml
  • White food gel colouringOther2 g

per serving

Nutrition

153kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
0 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Froth the meringue powder

    • Place the meringue powder in the mixer bowl with the lukewarm water.
    • Froth until foamy and the powder is fully dissolved.
    • Mist the sides of the bowl with water to incorporate everything.
    Step 1
  2. Add the powdered sugar

    • Add the powdered sugar straight into the bowl.
    • Attach the whisk and mix until sticky and fully combined.
    Step 2
  3. Add corn syrup, vanilla and white gel

    • Add the light corn syrup for a softer bite and shine.
    • Add the vanilla extract and the white food gel for a paper-white finish and to prevent colour bleeding.
    Step 3
  4. Whip to desired stiffness

    • Mix on high until the icing reaches the stiffness you need.
    • Thin down with water to any consistency required for flooding or piping.
    Step 4