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Vanilla Bean Buttercream

5 from 1 vote
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c white baking chips
  • 1/4 c heavy cream
  • 1 T vanilla bean paste
  • 1 T vanilla extract
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/2 t cream of tartar
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 2 c unsalted butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Melt together baking chips and heavy cream in microwave, stirring every 20 seconds. Stir in vanilla bean paste and extract. Set aside to cool.
  • In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, whisk together eggs, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt until it reaches 160 degrees. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk cooked mixture in a stand mixer, on high speed until cooled to the touch. It will look like thick marshmallow cream. Reduce to medium speed, gradually beat in butter, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth. Beat in cooked white chocolate mixture.