Whipped Frostings

Frosting is an apt name for these light toppings. The most common whipped frosting is Italian meringue, made by adding hot sugar syrup to whipped egg whites. This stabilizes the egg whites so the frosting can be kept for two to three days. Americans are particularly fond of whipped frostings, such as boiled fudge frosting made by boiling chocolate with sugar and milk, or seven-minute frosting, beaten until thick in a double boiler. Frostings set on standing so they must be spread in freeform swirls and peaks while still warm.