Royal Icing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Royal Icing
45 min.
6
319kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Royal Icing, a versatile and essential frosting that can elevate your baking creations! Whether you're adorning cookies for a festive celebration or adding intricate designs to a cake, this Royal Icing recipe is a must-try. With its stunning, glossy finish and ability to dry hard, it’s perfect for making detailed decorations that will impress any guest.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its adherence to various dietary needs. It's vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the sweet touch it adds to your desserts. Imagine crafting beautifully decorated cookies that not only look professional but cater to your friends' and family’s dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful icing with minimal effort and a handful of simple ingredients. With the combination of confectioners' sugar and powdered egg whites, you'll get that perfect thick and glossy texture that’s ideal for piping intricate details or spreading smoothly over a cake.

This Royal Icing isn't just about aesthetics; it adds a delightful sweetness that complements your baked goods perfectly. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create stunning, personalized treats that are not only delicious but make every occasion feel royal!

Ingredients

  • cups confectioners' sugar 
  • pinch cream of tartar 
  • tablespoons powdered egg whites 
  • 0.5 cup warm water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In bowl of an electric mixer, beat powdered egg white, water and cream of tartar.
  2. Add confectioners' sugar and mix on medium speed until blended. Increase speed to high and beat until icing is thick and glossy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add more water as needed to thin to desired consistency for piping or spreading. Use immediately. (Or refrigerate in a covered plastic container. Beat icing again to soften before using.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories319kcal
Protein1.98%
Fat0%
Carbs98.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.52913044061026%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:319.27kcal
15.96%
Fat:0g
0%
Saturated Fat:0g
0%
Carbohydrates:80.1g
26.7%
Net Carbohydrates:80.1g
29.13%
Sugar:78.35g
87.05%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:28.27mg
1.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.62g
3.24%
Selenium:2.98µg
4.26%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.87%
Potassium:51.6mg
1.47%
Source:My Recipes