Meringue-Type Buttercream
From chefelaine 15 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 46
Lovely meringues, so light, they will melt in your mouth!
Ingredients
- 1 lb sugar shopping list
- 4 oz water shopping list
- 1/2 lb egg whites shopping list
- 1 lb butter, soft shopping list
- 4 oz shortening shopping list
- 1 tsp lemon juice shopping list
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla shopping list
How to make it
- 1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 2. Continue to boil until the syrup reaches a temperature of 240°F
- 3. While the syrup is boiling, beat the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl, using the whip attachment, until they form firm, moist peaks. Do not overbeat.
- 4. As soon as the syrup reaches 240°F, pour it very slowly into the egg whites while the mixer is running at medium speed.
- 5. Continue to beat until the meringue is cool and forms stiff peaks.
- 6. With the mixer still running at medium speed, begin adding the butter, a little at a time. Add it just as fast as it can be absorbed by the meringue.
- 7. When all the butter is beaten in, add the shortening in the same way.
- 8. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
The Rating
Reviewed by 51 people-
This Is Lovely and Would Be Great On-Top of Some Small Blackberry Tartlets!!!! Ooooo Yummy!
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in Gainesville loved it
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I'll give you a high Five on ONE condition, you crazy Cheffie you! Make sure you make this next time we're up! :)
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Perfect!
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