Swiss Buttercream
A silky, luxurious buttercream that elevates every dessert with its smooth and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whisking and Mixing
- Cuisine: Swiss
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until the mixture reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form and cooled.
- Gradually add the softened butter, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well blended.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
For best results, ensure bowl and whisk are grease-free. If buttercream is too soft, check the butter temperature when adding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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