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:
4 large
Egg White (1/2 cup)1 cup
SugarDirections:
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)