Swiss Meringue Buttercream
An in-depth recipe for Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Servings 6 cups
Calories 186kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large (165 grams) egg whites
- 1 ½ cups (285 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 sticks (450 grams) butter softened and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine egg whites and sugar. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until the mixture reaches 160 degrees (F).
- Place the bowl on the stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium-high speed until it has doubled in volume and reaches still peaks.
- Begin adding the butter slowly, about 1 every 10 seconds, until all of the butter is fully combined. Add the vanilla.
- Turn mixer to high and beat until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
- At this point, you can food coloring or other flavorings
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 15.3g | Saturated Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 12.6g | Calcium: 5mg