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Russian Buttercream

A luscious and stable buttercream frosting made with sweetened condensed milk and butter, perfect for decorating cakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled but not solid.
  • In a large bowl, beat the chilled mixture with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use immediately for frosting cakes or cupcakes.

Notes

This buttercream is very stable and holds its shape well, making it ideal for piping and intricate designs.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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