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Instructions
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Ensure mixer bowl and whisk are completely grease free, you can wipe the inside out with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice to make sure it’s super clean.
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Place egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer.
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In a heavy bottom sauce pan, add water, sugar, and corn syrup.
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Stir to combine and let the sugar dissolve over low heat.
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Do not let this mix simmer until the sugar has dissolved fully.
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Insert a candy thermometer into the pot and raise the temperature to medium. Do not stir from this point on as crystals will form.
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Simmer this mix about 8-10 min until it reaches 240F (120C) “softball stage” on a candy thermometer.
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*helpful tip. The fast popping bubbles will become slow popping bubbles
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Remove your sugar mix from the heat once you reach the correct temperature.
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Turn your mixer to medium speed and whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Approx 3-4mins.
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Reduce speed to medium/low and very slowly pour the sugar syrup into the whites in a thin, steady stream
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if your sugar mix has cooled off and begin to firm up pop it back on the heat to make it liquid again
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Once all of the syrup is in, increase mixer to medium/high and continue whipping. The egg whites will deflate and then they will thicken and puff up.
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Continue to whip for 6-8 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and glossy.
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Add in vanilla and whip until the fluff has cooled.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Egg Whites 🥚Always use eggs at room temperature—they whip to greater volume and create a more stable, fluffy meringue base than cold eggs.
- Cream of Tartar Stabilization 🎯Add cream of tartar to your egg whites at the start of beating; it prevents overbeating and ensures your fluff maintains its structure for days.
- Syrup Temperature Precision 🌡️Bring your corn syrup mixture to exactly 240°F (soft-ball stage) before adding to whipped egg whites—this prevents crystallization and ensures silky-smooth texture.
- Vanilla Extract Timing ⏰Add vanilla extract at the very end after full incorporation of the syrup mixture to preserve its delicate aromatics and flavor intensity.
- Powdered Sugar Coating Hack ✨Mix equal parts powdered sugar and cornstarch for dusting—the cornstarch prevents the fluff from becoming gummy and extends its shelf life significantly.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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