Peach Mimosa Cupcakes with Champagne Meringue

• 7 ounces unsalted butter
• 12 ounces granulated sugar
• 5 1/2 ounces egg whites (from 4 eggs)
• 13 ounces cake flour
• 3/4 ounce baking powder
• 2 tablespoons peach syrup
• 1 1/8 cup buttermilk
• 2 peaches, chopped
• 7 ounces granulated sugar
• 5 1/2 ounces egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup Champagne

1. For the peach mimosa cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F on the convection setting.
2. Line a cupcake pan with 24 cupcake liners.
3. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium for 3 minutes.
4. Gradually add in the sugar and mix for 2 minutes.
5. Scrape the bowl and add all of the egg whites and mix for 2 minutes.
6. Combine the cake flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and whisk.
7. In another bowl, add the peach syrup to the buttermilk.
8. Add in one-third of the dry mixture, and then add one-third of the buttermilk mixture.
9. Continue this process until all ingredients are incorporated.
10. Fold in the peaches.
11. Fill the prepared cupcake pan three-quarters full with the cupcake batter.
12. Then bake until the top springs back to the touch, about 20 minutes.
13. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
14. For the meringue: Bring a small amount of water in a medium double boiler pot to a simmer.
15. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar and egg whites with a whisk until combined.
16. Place the bowl on top of the double boiler and whisk constantly until the temperature reads 140 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
17. Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixer.
18. Mix on high speed with a whisk attachment for 5 minutes.
19. Add the cream of tartar.
20. Mix for 2 more minutes and slowly add in the Champagne until completely combined.
21. Mix the meringue until it is shiny and stiff peaks form.
22. To assemble: Top the cooled cupcakes with the meringue and torch until slightly browned.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/peach-mimosa-cupcakes-with-champagne-meringue-recipe.html (may not work)