This recipe is similar to a boiled icing recipe I have seen in the past. I am still a bit squeamish at the raw egg white, although I know plenty of people have eaten this icing to no ill effect.

Miracle Icing

1 cup sugar

1 egg white

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 c boiling water

Beat above at hight speed until stiff. Add vanilla. Takes 10-15 min.