Brown Sugar Swiss Meringue

Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar (packed)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Steps

1. 1

   Place the egg whites and brown sugar into a glass bowl and stir to combine.

2. 2

   Bring a saucepan with 2-3 inches of water to a simmer. Place the bowl with the egg and sugar on top of the saucepan. It is important that the water is not touching the bowl.

3. 3

   Stirring often, dissolve the brown sugar into the egg whites. This should take about 3 minutes. Test to see if the brown sugar is dissolved by dipping a finger into the egg whites and rubbing it between two fingers. You should not feel any sugar.

4. 4

   Remove the bowl from the saucepan and transfer the egg whites into the bowl of the stand mixer. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix on low for 1 minute. Then increase the speed to medium until stiff peaks form. About 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Top your cake immediately and option to torch with a hand torch.