Billowy Sky Blue Marshmallow Frosting

Fluffy, glossy, sweet marshmallow frosting.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Servings 3 cups

Ingredients

1 ½ cup (10.5 ounces) ultra fine sugar *see notes below
½ cup egg whites (3-4 large)
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
Americolor Sky Blue gel food coloring (or any color of your choice)

Instructions

In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar until frothy.
Place bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the water isn't touching the bottom of the bowl. Whisk mixture until temperature reaches 160° and sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove bowl from heat. Add extracts. Beat mixture with the whisk attachment of an electric mixer on high speed until stiff and glossy.
Add a small amount of food color with a toothpick and mix on low speed. Continue adding food color, a little at a time, until desired shade is reached. Use a clean toothpick for each addition.

Notes

*It's important to dissolve all of the sugar when making this frosting. Ultra fine sugar dissolves easier, but if you are unable to find it, you can use regular granulated sugar.