Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Perfect Russian Buttercream recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this silky and spreadable frosting is ideal for topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. The addition of sweetened condensed milk gives it a unique and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on high speed until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Drizzle Condensed Milk: Reduce the mixer speed to medium and slowly drizzle in the sweetened condensed milk, mixing continuously until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add Flavor: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat for another minute until the buttercream is silky and spreadable.
- Use or Chill: Use immediately to frost baked goods, or refrigerate until needed. If chilled, bring back to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Notes
- For flavored variations, mix in cocoa powder for chocolate Russian buttercream or fruit puree for a fruity twist.
- If the buttercream looks curdled, continue whipping—it will come together with time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting, Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: Russian, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
