Meringue powder (optional) can be found at any “materias primas” or bakery supply store. There are 2 such supply stores near Mercado Revolución (San Juan). It’s basically dried egg whites that are used to stabilize cream cheese frosting which tends to be not a firm as American buttercream. In Spanish, it’s a close English cognate: polvo de merengue. Happy baking! Will you be trying this recipe soon? Give it a go! 🧁
I’d be careful about picking any up at a traditional spice or dry goods shop as they tend to contaminate the containers by transferring scoops between them. I learned that the hard way from experience, unless of course you like garlic-flavored cupcakes!
What is meringue powder, and where do you buy it? More importantly, what is it called in Mexico, and where can it be sourced here?
Meringue powder (optional) can be found at any “materias primas” or bakery supply store. There are 2 such supply stores near Mercado Revolución (San Juan). It’s basically dried egg whites that are used to stabilize cream cheese frosting which tends to be not a firm as American buttercream. In Spanish, it’s a close English cognate: polvo de merengue. Happy baking! Will you be trying this recipe soon? Give it a go! 🧁
I’d be careful about picking any up at a traditional spice or dry goods shop as they tend to contaminate the containers by transferring scoops between them. I learned that the hard way from experience, unless of course you like garlic-flavored cupcakes!