Coffee Meringue Icing

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pasteurized egg white product
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• Cook's Note: In place of the brewed coffee, use 1/4 cup hot water mixed with 1 tablespoon of instant coffee granules.

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, using a high powered hand mixer on medium speed, beat the egg white product until foamy. 2. Add the cream of tartar and beat until the mixture forms soft peaks.
3. Gradually beat in the sugar.
4. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle the coffee into the egg whites (the mixture will become liquid).
5. Increase the speed to high and beat for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and thick.
6. Place the icing in a serving bowl.