Italian Meringue (boiled icing)

Name: Italian Meringue
Ingredients: 4 large egg whites; 300g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 tsp lemon juice; 2/3 cup (150ml) water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Light and fluffy Italian meringue, a sweet and versatile topping perfect for desserts and cakes. Also referred to as "boiled icing".