White Chocolate Buttercream

White Chocolate Custard Base

Makes About 1¼ cups/10.8 ounces/306 grams

Have ready a fine-mesh strainer suspended over a medium bowl.

In a double boiler over barely simmering water (do not let the bottom of the container touch the water), melt the white chocolate and butter, stirring often until smooth and creamy. Whisk the eggs lightly to break them up and then whisk them into the melted chocolate until incorporated. With a silicone spatula, continue stirr