Best 2 French Buttercream Frosting Recipes
French buttercream frosting, also known as crème au beurre, is a classic French confection that is highly regarded for its creamy, smooth texture and rich, buttery flavor. This versatile frosting can be used to adorn a wide variety of desserts, from cakes and cupcakes to éclairs and macarons. While it does require a bit more effort to make than other types of frosting, the results are well worth it. If you're looking for a frosting that will elevate your desserts to the next level, then French buttercream is definitely the way to go.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
FRENCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This buttercream is great for icing cakes, and writing on them. It gets hard when refrigerated, so you have to let it come to room temperature before serving. You cannot make flowers with this recipe. I use this recipe every time I make birthday cakes for my family.
Provided by Kristen Pontier
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix heavy cream and flour in a small bowl. Heat the mixure in the microwave for 45 seconds on high. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, shortening, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and butter extract.
- Using and electric mixer, beat on low until combined. Then beat on medium speed for 6-8 minutes.
- Next add the heavy cream mixture, and beat on medium speed for another 10 minutes. ( Mixture will appear soupy at first, but will become fluffy.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
FRENCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
A very rich, light icing. Once you use this style of buttercream icing, you will never go back to the old standard.
Provided by Leta8076
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/2 lb
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Continue to boil until the syrup reaches a temperature of 240 degrees F (115 C) While the syrup is boiling, beat the yolks with a wire whip or the whip attachment of a mixer until they are thick and light in color.
- As soon as the syrup reaches 240 F, pour it very slowly (in a thin stream) into the beaten yolks while whipping constantly.
- Continue to beat until the mixture is completely cool and the yolks are very thick and light.
- Whip in the butter a little at a time.
- Add it just as fast as it can be absorbed by the mixture.
- Beat in the vanilla.
- If the icing is too soft, refrigerate it until it is firm enough to spread.
- Chocolate: Melt 3 oz sweet chocolate and cool slightly (chocolate must not be too cool or it will solidify before completely blending with the buttercream).
- Blend with about one quarter of the buttercream, then blend this mixture into the rest.
- For very sweet buttercreams, use 1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate instead of the sweet chocolate.
Tips:
- Using unsalted butter ensures you control the amount of salt in the frosting and prevents it from becoming too salty.
- Soften the butter to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will make the frosting smooth and creamy, without any lumps.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar to the butter, one cup at a time. This will help prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or clumpy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out. If it's too thin, add more confectioners' sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
- For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Flavor the frosting with extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or lemon, to create different variations.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
French buttercream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. With its smooth and creamy texture, French buttercream frosting is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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