Bourbon Buttercreams

By mutzali

Ingredients

• 10 Tbsp butter
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp bourbon
• 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the butter until smooth. Cream in the powdered sugar until the mixture is crumbly. Add the bourbon, the continue to cream the mixture until it comes together in a ball. It may seem like the mixture is too dry but don't worry, it will come together eventually. The mixture should be somewhat stiff and fluffy; you should be able to knead it with your hands. If it is too wet, add some more powdered sugar.

Pinch off small pieces of the buttercream and roll into balls, about 1/2 tablespoon size. Place on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm and dry.

Put the chocolate in the top of a double boiler and melt, stirring until smooth. When the chocolate is melted, turn the heat to the lowest setting, so that the chocolate just stays warm. Coat the chilled buttercreams in the chocolate.

Transfer to the refrigerator to chill until firm. Buttercreams are best stored in the refrigerator and served chilled.