This basic buttercream filling is perfect all-purpose buttercream filling. I mostly use this filling for my french macarons.
Here is the step-by-step photo direction.
Pretty simple, yet absolutely delicious buttercream filling.
Basic Buttercream Filling
This basic buttercream filling is perfect all-purpose buttercream filling.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup 50gr sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup 115gr unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks slightly with a whisk and add sugar. Continue to whisk until the mixture is pale and sugar is mostly dissolved. Stir in the milk.
- Transfer the egg yolk mixture into a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until it’s thick like pudding, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture back to the bowl and bring it to room temperature.
- Stir in the butter in three batches.
- Add vanilla extract and continue to mix until smooth.
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Marilia Cipolloni says
Is my first time, the color was little darker, and I must watch the sizes. But I’m happy with my first attempt.
Mari says
How many does this recipe make?
Shinee says
About 3/4 cup of frosting.
Kim Ji Hyung says
Can I add food colouring into the filling? I’m trying this recipe tomorrow for my boyfriend’s birthday
Kate says
When I made this my butter was very lumpy and super hard to stir in. What do you think caused this?
Shinee says
Hi, Kate. Did you soften the butter at room temperature before making the frosting? The butter should be soft.
David says
I found that running a hand mixer at low speed through the mixture slowly and thoroughly will smooth the mixture nicely…low speed only as higher speeds will add too much air to the mixture and cause voids when spreading…a minute or two should do it
Chris says
Absolutely awesome recipe!! Very detailed and easy to follow. Most of all came out tasting amazing 👍
Shinee says
Awesome, Chris. So glad you liked the recipe. Thank you for your feedback!