For a smooth machine-finished purée, add the avocado and the cilantro and process.

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Leather Stallion.Prepare the Italian Meringue:.

Place egg whites and salt in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.Stir together sugar, water, and corn syrup in a small saucepan until combined.

Cook over medium-high, undisturbed, and when syrup registers 220°F on a candy thermometer, begin whipping egg whites with stand mixer on high speed.Beat whites until soft peaks form and syrup in pan registers 240°F, about 3 minutes.