Perfect Swiss Meringue

Name: Perfect Swiss Meringue
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 ounces egg whites (2/3 cup; 170g), from 5 to 6 large eggs; 9 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar (1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon; 255g) (see note); 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; use half as much if iodized; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; Scraped seeds from 1 split vanilla bean (optional)

Prep 5m

Cook 20m

Total 25m

This perfect Swiss Meringue recipe creates light, fluffy meringue with just the right amount of sweetness. With simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar, you can easily achieve that delightful meringue texture. Add vanilla bean for extra flavor or enjoy it as is.