Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream Easy Swiss Meringue Buttercream 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews 0 Photos This buttercream is light and fluffy and good for those who don't like a sickeningly sweet American buttercream. Make sure you use real egg whites and not pasteurized egg whites (such as Egg Beaters®). They are heat processed and will not whip into a meringue. Recipe by Tanya Rosario Published on June 19, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 3 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 large egg whites, at room temperature ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract Directions Heat 1/3 cup sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and syrup just starts to bubble. Remove from heat. Pour egg whites into a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Beat in 2 tablespoons sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form. While the egg whites are beating, return the syrup to high heat. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the syrup reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C). Pour syrup carefully into the stiff egg whites, with the mixer running on low. Increase speed and beat until meringue is thick and shiny and the bowl is cool to the touch. Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat in meringue until thoroughly mixed. Add almond extract. Cook's Note: Substitute 1 teaspoon extract of your choice for the almond extract, or use 1/4 teaspoon flavoring oil instead. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 84 Calories 8g Fat 4g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 84 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 3mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Total Sugars 4g Protein 0g Calcium 2mg 0% Potassium 7mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved