Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Serves: 4
Jolie Turcotte
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
47
Sweetness
54
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
9 large
Egg White (room temperature)1.5 cups
SugarDirections:
1
Place the egg whites and sugar in large metal mixer bowl set over simmering water
2
Whisk constantly until the sugar melts and the mixture is very thin and warm
3
Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes
4
Continue beating on low speed until cool, about 15 more minutes
5
Beat in small pieces of the cool but soft butter on low speed
6
The mixture may "curdle" before coming together
7
Add vanilla extract or other flavorings if desired
8
Rebeat occasionally while frosting the cake to maintain a smooth texture