Buttercream (3)

Name: Buttercream (3)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water; 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, diced and softened; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 5 MIN
Servings 4
Makes 500 ml (2 cups)

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 egg
3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) light corn syrup
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, diced and softened
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Preparation

Place the egg in large bowl. Set aside.
In a saucepan, bring the sugar, syrup, and water to a boil. Simmer until the candy thermometer reads 117 °C (242 °F), about 3 to 4 minutes.
While beating with an electric mixer on medium speed, drizzle the hot syrup into the egg, avoiding the beaters. Beat until completely cooled, about 15 minutes.
Add the butter, 1 or 2 pieces at a time, beating until the buttercream is light and fluffy (see note). With a spatula, scrape the bottom of the bowl several times during this stage.
Add the vanilla and colour the buttercream, if desired.