ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM RECIPE: A pastry chef reveals her recipe for the best buttercream!

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lighter in texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Start by mixing half of the sugar with water to hydrate it.

Put the sugar-water mixture on the stove to heat.

In a mixing bowl, add the egg whites, a pinch of cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt.

Once the sugar syrup starts boiling, begin whipping the egg whites until they reach stiff peaks.

Monitor the sugar syrup until it reaches 235°F.

When the sugar syrup reaches 235°F, continue whipping the egg whites until they are at stiff peaks.

Add the butter to the meringue gradually while mixing.

Incorporate the chocolate into the mixture, ensuring the mixer is on when adding it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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