Description
This is the best sturdy Royal Icing recipe. It acts as strong glue for your gingerbread house construction and pipes beautifully for detailed decoration. You will achieve a solid structure and charming finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 5 tablespoons Meringue Powder
- 10 tablespoons Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Slowly add the warm water to the sugar mixture.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high speed.
- Beat for 5 to 7 minutes until the icing is very stiff, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.
- If using, mix in vanilla extract during the last minute of beating.
- For construction (glue), the icing should be very stiff. If too thick, add a few drops of water.
- For piping and decorating, if it seems too stiff, add a few more drops of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Use immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent drying.
Notes
- Always sift your powdered sugar for a smooth icing.
- Meringue powder makes this icing very strong and shelf-stable compared to using raw egg whites.
- Keep unused icing covered; it dries out quickly.
- If you need to make a smaller batch, reduce all ingredients proportionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Decoration
- Method: Mixing/Beating
- Cuisine: American/Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup prepared icing
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg