Authentic Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting
By
Annamaria Settanni McDonald
@ArtByASM
6
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Don't let this Italian buttercream recipe intimidate you, it's actually very easy to prepare. It does take time, but it's worth it. This buttercream icing is the silkiest smooth frosting with just a hint of sweetness. Light and buttery, it just melts in your mouth.
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Ingredients
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2 1/4 csugar
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1/2 ccold water
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5egg whites, room temperature
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6 stickunsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 tsppure vanilla extract
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·any additional flavored extract if you'd like
How to Make Authentic Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting
- Add the butter. Start the mixer on high speed and with a butter knife, cut pieces of the butter and add it to the meringue. When all the butter is added it won’t take long for the mixture to turn into a nice smooth buttercream. This will take a few minutes. Be patient as it will turn into a smooth creamy finish.