Description
Russian buttercream brings silky smoothness to desserts with minimal ingredients. Condensed milk blends effortlessly with butter, creating a luxurious topping you’ll want to spread on everything from cakes to cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce (397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the stand mixer or hand mixer with a large mixing bowl, ensuring the butter is at room temperature for optimal whipping.
- Whip the softened butter at high speed for approximately 10 minutes, transforming it into a voluminous, pale, and airy mixture that substantially increases in volume.
- Periodically pause the mixer to scrape down the bowl’s sides with a spatula, guaranteeing uniform texture and preventing butter from clinging to the bowl’s edges.
- Introduce the sweetened condensed milk gradually, adding it in three to four measured portions, thoroughly blending each addition before proceeding to the next.
- Continue mixing and scraping the bowl to maintain a consistent, smooth frosting texture.
- Taste and assess the frosting’s consistency, carefully adjusting the sweetened condensed milk quantity to achieve the desired flavor profile and texture.
- Should the mixture appear separated or lumpy, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, then re-whip to restore a silky, uniform consistency.
- Enhance the frosting’s depth by gently incorporating vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring until fully integrated.
- The frosting is now ready to elegantly adorn cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert requiring a luxurious, creamy topping.
Notes
- Whip butter thoroughly for at least 10 minutes to create an ultra-light, voluminous base that guarantees a smooth, creamy frosting texture.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk gradually to prevent separation and achieve a perfectly balanced, silky consistency.
- Chill and re-whip the frosting if it appears curdled, as this technique helps restore its smooth, spreadable structure.
- Taste and adjust sweetened condensed milk amount carefully to control sweetness and prevent overwhelming flavor.
- Optional vanilla extract and salt can elevate the frosting’s depth and complexity, creating a more nuanced taste profile.
- This frosting works beautifully on various desserts, offering a rich, creamy alternative to traditional buttercream with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg