Butterscotch Swiss Meringue Buttercream
INGREDIENTS
80g or 2 egg white
100g castor sugar (31/2 oz)
Pinch of salt
1tsp vanilla extract
175g butter (6oz)
METHOD
- Place egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla in a heat proof bowl.
- Set it over a pan of gently simmering water.
- Whisk constantly using a hand whisk till the egg whites reach 70c.
- Transfer mixture to a stand mixture (you can use a hand he'd mixer) and beat till the egg mixture becomes thick and foamy.
- Add butter a little at a time and beat till smooth and creamy.