Name: Italian Meringue Buttercream
Yield: Makes 3 cups (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
Ingredients: ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar; ⅓ cup (about 3 large) egg whites, room temperature; 12 ounces (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar

Preparation info

Makes
3 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

By Flo Braker

Published 1984

About

The light, not-too-sweet consistency of this meringue buttercream is perfect for summertime use. Its pristine white color makes it ideal for frosting a wedding cake.

Ingredients

12 ounces (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
⅓ cup (about 3

Dessert
Wedding/Marriage
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Ingredient Preparation

The butter must be prepared so it will blend smoothly into the Italian meringue. Place the butter in a 1½-quart mixing bowl and whip it with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until creamy and light (about 1 to 2 minutes). Set aside until time to add to the Italian

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Method

Ingredient Preparation

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