Some of my sugar free Swiss meringue buttercream atop a Chocolate Cuffin. Traditionally, Swiss meringue buttercream is made by gently heating the egg white and sugar in a double boiler. However, my recipe (which is based off a recipe I’ve been using for a long time) does not cook the egg whites first.
Ingredients needed to make sugar free low carb meringue cookies. Egg Whites- 4. One or two additional can be added if needed. Vegan folks can try using an egg white alternative with modifications as needed. Cream or Tartar - ¼ teaspoon. Salt- a quick dash. Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon. Sugar Free Sugar Alternative - 1 cup equivalent to sugar.
It varies from American buttercream because it uses egg whites that are beat into a lovely meringue before adding loads of butter and it does not crust (American buttercream crusts, Swiss meringue buttercream stays soft). Some of my sugar free Swiss meringue buttercream atop a Chocolate Cuffin.
This meringue buttercream holds its shape particularly well, making it good for decorating. If the buttercream becomes too soft while piping, stir it over an ice-water bath until it stiffens.This recipe can be used to make our Flower Cake.