swiss buttercream

Name: Swiss Buttercream
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 5 large egg whites; 1 cup(s) superfine sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) superfine sugar; 4 stick(s) unsalted butter softened; 2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1 pinch(es) salt

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92 Pinches

Jennifer Trillich

Newton, NJ

Updated on Jul 2, 2012

This icing is wonderful to decorate cakes with. It holds up well when piped. It is not overly sweet. It takes a while to make but it is worth every minute.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 15 Min

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Ingredients

5 large egg whites
1 cup superfine sugar
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
4 sticks unsalted butter softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

How To Make swiss buttercream

Step 1

Place egg whites and superfine sugar into double boiler.

Step 2

Heat gently, whisking constantly until temperature reaches 140 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Step 3

Remove from double boiler and whisk until thick, glossy and cool.
Step 4

Place in mixer with paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed add salt, vanilla and softened butter. Mix until smooth. It will go through stage where it looks broken but it will beat together wonderfully.
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