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royal icing

Foolproof Royal Icing Recipe for Perfect Cookie and Cake Decorating


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  • Author: Amour de cuisine
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 220 g

Description

Royal icing is a must-have in baking, whether you’re decorating Christmas cookies, glazing pastries, or creating elegant cake details. This quick and reliable recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile, giving you the perfect texture for outlining, flooding, or detailed piping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • powdered sugar (as needed)
  • food colouring (optional)


Instructions

  1. Break up the egg white with a whisk without beating.

  2. Add the powdered sugar little by little, mixing gently without whipping to avoid forming air bubbles.

  3. Check the icing by testing it on a cake; if it’s too runny, add more sugar.

  4. Add a bit of lemon juice to flavor the mixture.

  5. If, once placed in the piping bag, the icing feels too thick, add a little milk to lighten it.

  6. If you want to store the icing in the fridge, cover it directly with plastic wrap pressed against the surface and refrigerate. Alternatively, place it in a piping bag and seal it well to prevent it from crusting.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Category: desserts

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 100 g
  • Calories: 380 kcal