Homemade Marshmallow Cream

Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   In a glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with electric beaters on high, until light and foamy.

2. 2

   With the mixer still running, gradually sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, mix the water, corn syrup, and granulated sugar together. Cook over medium heat until it boils and comes to the firm ball stage (246 degrees). Do not overcook.

4. 4

   Drizzle the hot syrup into the egg whites with the mixer on low.

5. 5

   Turn the mixer to high, and beat for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce is very fluffy and the consistency of marshmallow cream.

6. 6

   Beat in the extract.

7. 7

   Note: This cream is of the consistency that it can be piped as you would frosting.