PRALINE BUTTERCREAM
Use this nutty buttercream to fill layers of our Three-Nut Torte.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make the praline: Butter a baking sheet, or line it with a Silpat (a French baking mat). Set aside. In a small, heavy saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and the water to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming.
- Continue cooking, without stirring, until dark amber, swirling pan to color evenly. Remove from heat; stir in nuts, distributing evenly. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit until hardened and completely cool.
- Break praline into pieces, and place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process to a fine powder. Measure out 1 1/2 cups praline powder, and set aside. Reserve remaining powder for another use.
- Make the buttercream: In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until mixture is warm to the touch and sugar has dissolved.
- Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on high speed until mixture is stiff and cool, about 5 minutes. Add butter all at once, and beat until mixture has a smooth, spreadable consistency, about 5 minutes. Don't worry if the buttercream separates and appears curdled; it will come back together with continued beating.
- Add praline powder; beat to combine. If using the same day, set aside, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature, until ready to use. Or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature; beat with paddle attachment until smooth.
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Christina Eneli
[email protected]I've been looking for a good praline buttercream recipe for a while, and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Antosh Ale
[email protected]This praline buttercream is the perfect topping for my carrot cake. It's so sweet and decadent, and it really complements the flavors of the cake.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pralines, but I really enjoyed this praline buttercream. It was so light and fluffy, and the praline flavor was subtle but still noticeable.
Laura Gamble
[email protected]This praline buttercream is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using it sparingly.
ahki Akhter
[email protected]I love this praline buttercream! It's so versatile. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit.
Jovian Chenkov
[email protected]This praline buttercream is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery.
Danny “CapN Shak” Shaklee
[email protected]I was so excited to try this praline buttercream, but I was disappointed. It was too sweet and the praline flavor was barely noticeable.
Josie Ortiz
[email protected]This praline buttercream is the perfect topping for my chocolate cupcakes. It's so rich and decadent, and it really takes the cupcakes to the next level.
Abdul High
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the buttercream to the right consistency, but once I did, it was perfect. It was so light and fluffy, and the praline flavor was amazing.
Annowar Bogosi Maforaga
[email protected]This praline buttercream is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Bechan Yadav
[email protected]I've tried many praline buttercream recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and smooth, and the praline flavor is just perfect.
emelia Akuka
[email protected]This praline buttercream is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment.
obaal-ologhi Daniel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttercream, but this praline buttercream is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the praline flavor is perfect.
Sohail Rafiq
[email protected]This praline buttercream was a hit at my last party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.