FRENCH BUTTERCREAM

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French buttercream has a custard-like texture and is great if you're going to be piping shapes or decorations. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
10 large egg yolks
2 cups butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, using a stand mixer, beat egg yolks in a large bowl on high speed until thick and foamy, 8-10 minutes. , Slowly pour hot sugar syrup over egg yolks while beating continuously. Continue beating on high until mixture cools to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. , Gradually add butter, a few tablespoons at a time, beating on medium after each addition until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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