Chocolate Italian Buttercream Recipe

Chocolate Italian Meringue Buttercream Frosting

WebOct 28, 2019 · Scrape the bowl down, add vanilla, and whip to combine. Place the finely chopped chocolate and cocoa powder (optional) in a …

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1. Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cover the pot for the first 2 minutes to help prevent crystallization. You will heat the sugar syrup to 240°F.
2. While the sugar heats, place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. When the sugar syrup hits 200°F, begin whipping the egg whites on low. Once they start to foam, add the salt and cream of tartar.
3. Bump the speed up to medium (4 on a KitchenAid) and beat until you reach soft peaks. The whites should be ready right when your sugar syrup is ready.
4. Once the sugar is 240°F, the egg whites should be at soft peaks. Slowly and carefully drizzle the syrup into the bowl, being careful to avoid the whisk. Continue to beat the meringue on a medium speed until it reaches room temperature. This will take about 20 minutes. Pack the sides of the bowl with ice or frozen veggies to speed up the process.

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Chocolate Italian Meringue Buttercream Chelsweets

WebSep 5, 2020 · Place 3/4 cup of chopped up chocolate or chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals, stirring between …

1. Begin by melting your chocolate, as it needs time to cool down before it's added to the frosting. Place 3/4 cup of chopped up chocolate or chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals, stirring between intervals to help the chocolate heat more evenly. Once the chocolate is mostly melted (usually takes 4 intervals for me) stir until smooth, then set aside to cool.
2. Clean your bowl and whisk attachment with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to remove any residual grease from prior baking. This helps ensure your egg whites whip up properly.
3. This part is important, so please take note! From the 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, remove two Tablespoons and place them into a separate small bowl next to your stand mixer.
4. Place 2 large egg whites and 1/4 tsp of salt into your bowl and mix on high to whip up your egg whites. Slowly pour in the reserved 2 Tbsp of sugar and continue to mix on high until stiff peaks form.

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Italian Meringue Buttercream {StepbyStep Instructions}

WebDec 14, 2020 · Once the cooked meringue cools, simply beat in plenty of butter, creating an emulsion that's extraordinary rich and creamy. Step …

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1. Combine the water and 1¼ cup (251g) sugar in a small saucepan and stir once or twice just to moisten the sugar. Do not stir again; stirring encourages the sugar to crystalize. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and continue to cook until it reaches a temperature between 248 and 250 degrees F (120 - 121.1 degrees C).
2. As soon as you set the syrup to cook, begin the meringue. Beat the egg whites in a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment at medium speed until frothy. While beating, sprinkle in the cream of tartar and then the remaining ⅓ cup (67g) sugar. Beat until stiff, but not dry, peaks form. *The goal is to have the syrup at the right temperature and the meringue at the stiff peak stage at the same time. If the meringue is ready, before the syrup, continue to beat the egg whites with the mixer on the lowest speed until the syrup is between 248 and 250 degrees F (120 - 121.1 degrees C). If the syrup is done before the meringue is ready, add a very small amount of hot (not cold) water to lower the temperature slightly.
3. When the syrup is ready, turn off the mixer and quickly pour about ⅓ cup into the meringue. Immediately turn the mixer to medium-high and then continue to pour the hot syrup into the meringue in a thin, steady stream. Try to keep the syrup from getting on the beater, although some will get on there no matter what you do.
4. Continue to beat the meringue with the whisk attachment at medium speed, until you touch the bottom of the bowl and it is cool to the touch. *It’s important to not add the butter before the meringue is completely cool, so that the butter doesn't melt.

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