MARTHA'S SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM
Famous for its smooth, silky texture and a flavor that is not saccharine, Swiss meringue buttercream is perfect for desserts like layer cakes that need a lot of frosting and could run the risk of tasting too sweet. The finished buttercream will be stable-meaning it won't separate and turn grainy-and is easy to work with: it spreads over cakes like a dream, takes well to food coloring, and can be piped into all sorts of creative designs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Time 30m
Yield About 6 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a saucepan filled with about 2 inches of water to a simmer. Meanwhile, combine sugar, egg whites, and salt in a large heatproof mixing bowl. Set bowl over (not in) pan of simmering water and whisk until whites are warm to the touch and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. (Test by rubbing between your fingers; mixture should feel smooth.)
- Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and mixture has cooled completely, about 12 minutes.
- Reduce speed to medium-low; add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating to incorporate fully after each addition. (Don't worry if buttercream appears curdled at this point; it will become perfectly smooth again with continued beating.) Beat in vanilla.
- Switch to paddle attachment and beat on lowest speed to remove air bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. If using buttercream the same day, cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
- If not using the same day, transfer buttercream to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature, then beat with paddle attachment on lowest speed until smooth and pliable, about 10 minutes.
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Jena Mide
[email protected]This is the best Swiss meringue buttercream I've ever tasted. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect sweetness.
Basit Raja
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Swiss meringue buttercream recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect.
Benten Letsoalo
[email protected]This buttercream is a game-changer! It's so delicious and easy to make. I've already used it to frost several cakes and cupcakes, and it's always a hit.
carter tassone
[email protected]I've tried many Swiss meringue buttercream recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Jerek Acosta
[email protected]This buttercream is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Aliyas
[email protected]I love this buttercream! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
MegaSpoon707
[email protected]This is the best Swiss meringue buttercream I've ever tasted. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect sweetness.
Ashraful 32
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Swiss meringue buttercream recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect.
Toufeeq Rehman
[email protected]This buttercream is a game-changer! It's so delicious and easy to make. I've already used it to frost several cakes and cupcakes, and it's always a hit.
Holly Mccord
[email protected]I've tried many Swiss meringue buttercream recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Dhalia Grace
[email protected]This buttercream is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Lady Berlin Figueroa
[email protected]I love this buttercream! It's so versatile and can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Favourruky
[email protected]This is a great recipe for Swiss meringue buttercream. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Mahmood ali
[email protected]I've made this buttercream several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Chris Tell
[email protected]This is the best Swiss meringue buttercream I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect sweetness. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.