Double Boiler Marshmallow Frosting Recipes

DOUBLE-BOILER MARSHMALLOW FROSTING

Steps:

• In the top of a double boiler combine sugar, cold water, egg white, and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
• Place over boiling water (upper pan should not touch water). Cook, beating constantly with the electric mixer on high speed, about 10 minutes or until frosting forms stiff peaks (tips stand straight) and mixture reaches 145°F for 3 minutes or 160°F for 15 seconds when tested with an instant read thermometer. Scrape pan occasionally. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat 2 to 3 minutes more or until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Makes xx cups.

SEA FOAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Stir the unbeaten egg whites, sugar and water together in the top of a double boiler. Cook over briskly boiling water, beating with a rotary beater for 7 minutes or until frosting looks fluffy and holds a soft, gentle shape.
• Remove from boiling water, add vanilla extract and continue beating until frosting holds definite peaks.
• Spread between layers of cake and then frost the sides and top.

MARSHMALLOW ICING

Steps:

• Put egg whites, sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler. Beat until mixed well. Place over rapidly boiling water. Beat constantly with electric beater while it cooks for 7 minutes or until it will stand in peaks when beater is raised. Remove from heat.
• Stir in marshmallows and vanilla. Beat until they melt.

MARSHMALLOW FROSTING

Steps:

• In top of double boiler, combine egg whites, sugar, cream of tarter, corn syrup, and water.
• Place over boiling water, beat till stiff peaks form; scraping bowl occasionally.
• Remove from heat; add marshmallow cream.
• Beat till spreading consistency.

EASY MARSHMALLOW FROSTING

Steps:

• In the pot of a double boiler, bring some water to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. In the top portion of the double boiler, mix together the egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar.You can also use a heat proof mixing bowl and place it over, but not into, a medium pot of simmering water.
• Heat the egg white mixture while whisking constantly until warm and sugar has completely dissolved. The egg will be warm and the mixture smooth when rubbed between your fingers. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to your mixing bowl (if not already using it to heat the egg), and using the whisk attachment, and starting on low speed beat the mixture gradually increasing to high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. This will take about 7-9 minutes.
• Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Use immediately.

MARSHMALLOW CREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In top of a double boiler combine the sugar, water and egg whites; cook over simmering water beating until soft peaks form.
• Add in the marshmallow cream; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
• Remove from heat and beat in vanilla or almond extract.