Seven-Minute Coconut Frosting

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer, using a handheld whisk, beat together the egg whites, sugar, corn syrup and salt just until combined, about 30 seconds. Place the bowl over but not touching simmering water in a saucepan and whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Set the bowl on the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat until the outside of the bowl is cool and stiff peaks form 5 to 7 minutes more. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the coconut just until incorporated.