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Vanilla Bean French Buttercream
Clara Pepper

Indulgent Vanilla Bean French Buttercream That's Pure Bliss

A recipe for Vanilla Bean French Buttercream, a luxurious frosting that enhances any dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • ¾ cup 150g White Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons 45g Water
  • 10 ounces 2.5 sticks Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Vanilla Beans
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Kosher Salt

Method
 

  1. Begin by whisking together the large eggs and egg yolks in a standing mixer. Set the mixer to medium speed and whisk for about 5-6 minutes, or until the mixture becomes pale and thick, forming ribbons on the surface.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the white sugar and water, stirring gently to ensure they're fully mixed. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves completely, then heat until it reaches a temperature of 215-230°F.
  3. Carefully pour the syrup into the egg yolk mixture while the mixer is running on low speed.
  4. Increase the mixer to high speed and continue whisking until the bowl feels cool to the touch, around 10 minutes.
  5. Gradually add the room-temperature unsalted butter, a chunk at a time, ensuring each piece is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  6. If the buttercream curdles, chill the bowl or warm gently to rectify.
  7. Finally, scrape the seeds from the vanilla beans into the buttercream and whisk until evenly distributed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 14g

Notes

  • Temperature Matters: Use a thermometer to ensure your sugar syrup and final buttercream reach the right temperatures, around 70°F.
  • Egg Prep: Always start with room temperature eggs and yolks.
  • Add Butter Slowly: Incorporate the room-temperature butter gradually.
  • Fixing Breakage: If your buttercream curdles or breaks, chill if too warm or warm gently over a double boiler if too cold.
  • Flavor Boost: Consider mixing in extracts like almond or coffee for a delightful twist.

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