Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Name: Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites (approximately 180g); 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) 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:25minCook: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: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:42:21 GMT