Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Name: Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (248g) granulated sugar*; 3 large egg whites (105g), at room temperature; 1/8 teaspoon table salt; 32 tablespoons (454g or 1 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature (at least 65°F)

Instructions

Prep:30min

Swiss Meringue Buttercream is the quickest way to a silky buttercream frosting that both spreads beautifully and pipes well. You can flavor it with any extract you choose, from vanilla to coconut. You can also incorporate fresh ingredients like raspberry purée and citrus zest to make your fluffy frosting complement whatever you’re making; see "tips," below, for flavor ideas.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:28:03 GMT