French Buttercream
Luxurious and creamy frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries, making any dessert special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and egg yolks. Whisk until blended.
- Heat over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and reaches a temperature of 160°F.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the sugar and egg yolk mixture to the butter, beating until well combined and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; mix until fully incorporated.
- Your French Buttercream is ready to frost!
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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