Italian Meringue Buttercream
A silky-smooth, stable buttercream made by whipping hot sugar syrup into egg whites and folding in butter. Perfect for elegant cakes, cupcakes, and decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Whipped
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large egg whites
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure your stand mixer is clean and fitted with a whisk. Have butter softened.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat to 240°F.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whip egg whites in mixer until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Dish: Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while mixing on low.
- Cook to Perfection: Beat on high until meringue forms stiff peaks and bowl is cool.
- Finishing Touches: Add butter one tablespoon at a time, then mix in vanilla and salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use immediately or store and rewhip when needed.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Make sure meringue is cool before adding butter.
- If curdled, keep mixing — it will come together.
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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