# Italian Meringue Buttercream

A recipe for creating smooth, stable, and delicious Italian meringue buttercream.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups egg whites
- 1 lb 8oz white sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 lb 8oz powdered sugar
- 3 lbs 12oz unsalted butter
- 1 oz vanilla

## Instructions

1. Add sugar and water to a saucepan.
2. Boil until it reaches 240F, using a candy thermometer.
3. Whip egg whites to soft peaks.
4. Cut butter into pieces.
5. Slowly add sugar syrup to egg whites while whipping to avoid scrambling.
6. Whip until the bowl cools down.
7. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
8. Add butter one piece at a time.
9. Mix until light and silky.
10. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
11. When ready to use, whip buttercream until silky smooth again.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- saucepan
- candy thermometer
- bowl
- plastic wrap

## Tips

- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Pour sugar syrup slowly into egg whites to avoid curdling.
- Cut butter into pieces for easier mixing.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShKr5hjs/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9e4c8afe-6ea7-4d34-9723-8a3f4d7c5962
- Extracted: 2025-05-26

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