Description
A luxuriously creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting that transforms any dessert into a five-star indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the coarsely chopped white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Let the melted white chocolate cool for about 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer for one minute until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar at low speed and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the cooled white chocolate until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium speed for an additional minute until creamy.
- Adjust creaminess or salt to taste, if necessary.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for three months.
Notes
For healthier options, you can use sugar substitutes or vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg