Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of homemade French Buttercream, a delightful frosting that transforms any dessert into a masterpiece. With its rich, velvety texture and buttery flavor, this buttercream is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dip for fresh fruit. Elevate your baking game and create sweet memories with every creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your equipment: Gather a mixing bowl and a double boiler setup.
- Create the sugar syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar with 1/3 cup water over medium heat until it reaches 240Β°F (115Β°C), stirring until dissolved.
- Whisk the egg yolks: Beat 4 egg yolks in a mixing bowl on medium speed until pale and creamy.
- Add syrup gradually: Slowly drizzle the hot syrup into the egg yolks while mixing continuously to avoid scrambling.
- Incorporate butter: Add 1 cup softened butter piece by piece on low speed until smooth and glossy.
- Add flavorings: Mix in 2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding cocoa powder, espresso, or citrus zest for unique variations. Store leftover buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; rewhip before using.