Nick Malgieri

Butter Cream Filling

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 cups

    butter cream
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Nick Malgieri

Published 2000

  • About

This is an easy, meringue-based butter cream. If you make more butter cream than you need, pack the extra into a plastic container, press plastic wrap directly against the top, cover tightly, and freeze for up to several months.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ cup sugar

Method

  1. Half-fill a 1½- to 2-quart saucepan with water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Meanwhile, in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites, salt, and sugar. When the water boils, lower the heat so the water main