Nettle Swiss Meringue Buttercream | The Clove Coterie
Nettle Swiss Meringue Buttercream
15 mins prepServes 12
A luscious nettle swiss meringue buttercream made with egg whites, cane sugar, and flavored with dried nettle leaves and vanilla. This creamy frosting is perfect for decorating birthday cakes and is both nutritious and delicious.
1: Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, vanilla, nettle, and salt over a bain marie until pale, fluffy, and the sugar has dissolved.
2: Remove from heat. On a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or hand mixer), beat the egg whites on high until soft peaks.
3: Switch to the paddle attachment and on high speed, add the butter, 2-inch chunks at a time until fully incorporated.
4: Continue to beat until the mixture is soft, fluffy, and smooth.
5: Can be refrigerated, but it will need to be rewhipped before use.
