Italian Meringue Topping

Make the Italian Meringue Topping

Have ready a 2-cup or larger heatproof glass measure.

Pour the egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk beater, if you have a second mixer bowl, or into a medium bowl and have ready a handheld mixer.

In a small heavy saucepan, preferably nonstick, stir together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the water, an