Easy Meringue Buttercream

Serves: 5

Llewellyn Gorczany

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

51

Sweetness

57

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

Directions:

1

Place egg whites, sugar and salt in medium-sized heatproof mixing bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk gently and constantly until egg whites are hot, about 140 degrees, and sugar is dissolved, about 3 to 4 minutes

2

Remove from heat and whip by machine until thick and cooled, about 5 minutes

3

Beat in butter and continue beating until buttercream is smooth and spreadable

4

Use immediately or refrigerate, covered for up to 5 days

5

Before using, bring to room temperature and beat until smooth with the machine

6

Beat in flavoring, a little at a time, and continue beating until buttercream is smooth, about 2 minutes longer (always flavored buttercream immediately before using it)