Italian Meringue Buttercream Recipe

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Italian Meringue Buttercream
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Ingredients
4
Count
Nutrition
199
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make sure that all ingredients are at room temperature.
  2. The first step is to start cooking the sugar.
  3. Pour water- just enough to wet the sugar, corn syrup and sugar into a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
  4. When the bubbles start to form around the edge of the pan, insert a candy thermometer in the mixture.
  5. As mixture boils, do not stir and using a pastry brush and a bowl of water, brush down the sides of the pan to prevent crystalization
  6. Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until foamy and slightly holding soft peaks.
  7. The sugar is ready when it reaches 240 degrees F, what is known as the soft ball stage.
  8. Make an Italian meringue by pouring the cooked sugar down the side of the bowl while you continue to whip the egg whites.
  9. Do not pour the hot sugar onto the beaters, or it will splatter.
  10. Continue whipping the meringue on medium-high speed until the outside of the bowl is warm but not hot, about 5 minutes.
  11. Add the butter 2 oz at a time and beat on medium speed until incorporated.
  12. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip until the buttercream is thick, smooth, and shiny, about 10 minutes.
  13. At his stage, you can add flavoring, if desired.
  14. The buttercream can be used immediately or can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for several weeks if held in an airtight container.
  15. If it has been chilled or frozen, allow the buttercream to come to room temperature before using, then whip it with an electric mixer on medium speed until it returns to its initial volume and is once again thick, smooth, and shiny.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.38 Kcal (835 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.31g 24%
Cholesterol 40.63mg 14%
Sodium 18.5mg 1%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Total Carbs 15.55g 5%
Sugars 15.55g 62%
Protein 1.1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Calcium 5.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 463.85 Kcal (1942 kJ)
Calories from fat 320.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.61g 24%
Cholesterol 94.51mg 14%
Sodium 43.04mg 1%
Potassium 44.2mg 0%
Total Carbs 36.19g 5%
Sugars 36.19g 62%
Protein 2.55g 2%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 12.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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