How to Make Italian Buttercream

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1Beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar, slowly add in ⅓ cup of sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
2. 2While the eggs are getting whipped add the remaining sugar and ⅓ cup of water into a medium pot and place on medium-low heat.
3. 3Stir until sugar melts and becomes clear.
4. 4Maintain at medium-high heat until temperature reads 235-240F.
5. 5Drizzle the sugar into the mixer immediately. At this point the meringue should be at the soft peak stage.
6. 6Run mixer until meringue is cool/tepid.
7. 7Switch to a paddle attachment. Add room temperature butter into running mixer one tablespoon piece at a time.
8. 8Add the salt and vanilla if using.
9. 9Beat until butter is combined and mixture has reached a silky consistency.