A super-rich, whipped custard buttercream that’s light, fluffy, and totally melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s creamy, velvety, and full of deep vanilla bean flavor, made with egg yolks, cream, sugar, and real vanilla beans, with just a hint of sea salt to balance out the sweetness.
The custard is finished off with salted butter whipped to fluffy perfection, and when you combine the two, you get this incredible, smooth-as-silk vanilla buttercream.
This custard buttercream is inspired by the classic Norwegian version I grew up with, but I’ve taken it to the next level. Using real vanilla and salted butter gives it that extra depth of flavor, and the way I incorporate everything just makes it so rich and special.
A little goes a long way, so don’t overdo it—but it’s perfect for spreading on cakes, piping onto macarons, or layering on a gooey almond cake.
This buttercream delivers an explosion of pure vanilla, and honestly, it’s the best vanilla buttercream you’ll ever try. Light, fluffy, and absolutely unforgettable!
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