Italian meringue is the most stable of all the meringues. Egg whites are beaten with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Then a hot sugar syrup that has been heated to the soft-ball stage, 240-250 degrees is gradually beaten into the egg whites. The whites are whipped to firm glossy peaks. The stability and smooth texture make it great for egg white buttercreams, semifreddo and mousses.
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