Perfect French Buttercream: The Best Recipe for Sweet Treats
Learn how to create the perfect French buttercream that’s perfect for sweet treats!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Add the heavy cream and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a higher quality butter.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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