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French Buttercream

15 min serves 2 March 7, 2025

French Buttercream
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This buttercream is stable, less sweet, and rich, making it ideal for lighter desserts and fine decorating work.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 Vital Farms egg
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons water
  • big pinch kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium pot with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg, sugar, and water. Place the bowl over the pot of simmering water and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches at least 165 F, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Place in mixer with whisk attachment and whip on high for about 7-9 minutes, until pale in color and bowl is cool to the touch. Allow to cool completely.
  4. With the mixer on medium, add in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated and texture is light and fluffy.
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