Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Name: Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites (240g); 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 1 and 1/2 cups (3 sticks; 350g) unsalted butter, softened but still cool and cut into Tbsp size pieces (*see note*); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

This is vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream perfection. It's the ideal balance of sweet and creamy, without being as cloyingly sugary as American buttercream. (This is a far cry from how sweet that is!) Thick, sturdy, and perfectly pipe-able. This in-depth recipe sets you up for success on your 1st try.

Updated at: Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:36:04 GMT