Description
Russian Buttercream is a silky-smooth, lightly sweet frosting made with just two main ingredients: butter and sweetened condensed milk. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Unlike traditional buttercreams, it’s not overly sweet and has a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Whip the butter: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter on high speed for 5–7 minutes, until very pale and fluffy.
- Add sweetened condensed milk: Reduce speed to medium-low and gradually add the condensed milk in a slow stream.
- Mix until smooth: Continue mixing for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides, until fully incorporated and silky.
- Add vanilla & salt (optional): Beat in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if using.
- Use immediately or chill: The buttercream is ready to use, but if it seems too soft, chill for 10–15 minutes before frosting.
Notes
- Butter must be very soft but not melted to create a smooth texture.
- If it looks curdled, keep mixing—it will come together!
- For stiffer frosting, add more butter or chill for a few minutes.
- Make it chocolate: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder or melted chocolate before mixing in the condensed milk.
- Best for: Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even as a filling for macarons.
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg