Dessert/Williams-Sonoma Royal Icing

By latin1

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites at room temperature
• 4 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• Pinch of salt
• A few drops of vanilla or
• lemon juice (optional)

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, confectioner's sugar, cream of tartar, and salt on medium -low speed until blended. Add the vanilla or lemon juice, increase speed to medium-high and continue beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is nearly triple in volume, 7-8 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature until ready to use, up to 6 hours.