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Coconut Swiss-Meringue Buttercream

Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2007
  • Yield Makes 10 cups
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Ingredients

  • 10 large egg whites
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 8 sticks (2 pounds) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure coconut extract

Directions

  1. Combine egg whites and sugar in the heatproof bowl of a mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar has dissolved and mixture registers 160 degrees.

  2. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until cooled, about 10 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low. Add butter, a few pieces at a time, beating until incorporated after each addition. Beat in coconut extract. Reduce speed to low, and beat until smooth. Use immediately.

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