This smooth, hard-drying icing is perfect for making decorations that last. It is also useful as a “cement” to fasten decorations together. Royal icing is edible, but not recommended for icing cakes.
Wilton Royal Icing
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons
- Wilton Meringue Powder
- 1 lb. (4 cups) confectioners’ sugar (aprox. 1lb.)
- 6 Tablespoons warm water*
Instructions
- Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks (7-10 minutes at low speed with a heavy-duty mixer, 10-12 minutes at high speed with a hand-held mixer). Recipe makes 3 cups.
- NOTE: Keep all utensils completely grease-free for proper icing consistency.
- * For stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water.
- **When using large countertop mixer or for stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water.
What substitue can I use instead of the meringue powder?
egg whites