Best Vanilla Buttercream

By Side Passion

Ingredients

• 6 oz white baking chips
• 1/4 C heavy whipping cream
• 1 Tbs vanilla bean paste
• 1 Tbs vanilla extract
• 6 large eggwhites, room temperature
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 C unsalted butter, cubed

Details

Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt baking chips with cream until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla paste and extract. Set aside to cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a heat proof bowl of a standard mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160*, 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until cooled to 90*, about 7 minutes. Gradually beat in butter, a few tablespoons at a time, on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the cooled baking chip mixture until blended.