Recipe For Italian Meringue Buttercream

Italian Meringue Buttercream Recipe Chef Lindsey Farr

WEBApr 25, 2015 · Prepare the Italian meringue: Step 3: Mix half of the sugar with the water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir just until …

1. You want to make sure that you have everything measured out and ready to go. This recipe is simple but it does require seamless execution. You also want to make sure that your mixing bowl is clean and free of any residual fat, or your meringue will not whip up and there will be sadness abound.
2. Mix half of the sugar with the water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir just until the sugar dissolves. When the pan heats up, brush around the sides of the pot with a clean pastry brush dipped in water to dissolve any sugar crystals adhered to the sides of the pot. You can also use a paper towel that you roll up (I did because I forgot my brush at school.)
3. When your sugar starts to bubble begin whipping your egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. You can add a pinch of salt and/or cream of tartar for stability if you wish. I only used salt in the photos you see. When your eggs begin to look frothy, slowly begin adding the second half of the sugar, whipping constantly on medium-high.
4. Continue whipping your egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Ideally your meringue should reach stiff peaks at the same time that your sugar syrup reaches 235˚F. If your egg whites are whipping too fast, reduce the mixer speed to medium. You can also adjust the heat on the sugar syrup to make it cook faster or slower.

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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 …

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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How to make Italian Meringue Buttercream

WEBNov 15, 2018 · Once the syrup mixture reaches the correct temperature, add it to the egg whites in a steady stream. (photo 5) Continue to beat …

1. Place the 1 cup castor sugar and water in a pan. Pop in a candy thermometre and partially cover with the lid. The lid is ajar and will catch the steam as it rises, The steam dissolves the sugar caught around the edge of the saucepan.
2. Place over low to medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup reaches 245°F/120°C.
3. At the same time as the sugar syrup is cooking start the meringue. Beat the egg whites in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form – about 2 minutes. Don't overbeat.
4. While still whisking, sprinkle in the 1/4 cup sugar and fine salt. Beat well on high speed.

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