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Citrus Buttercream Recipe

Citrus Buttercream

Fresh citrus fruit and rich butter is ideal for summer desserts or for balancing out the cloying sweetness of the traditional American Buttercream.
Prepare: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (226g) softened unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp (10mL) juice
  • 1 tsp (1g) zest
  • ⅛ tsp (1g) salt

Instructions

  • Zest and juice your citrus. You may also use a combination of citrus fruits.
  • Cream butter until creamy.
  • Add sugar slowly, a spoonful at a time on low speed or mix by hand. This ensures the buttercream is nice and smooth.
  • Beat in zest.
  • Add up to 2 teaspoons of juice or until desired consistency is achieved.

Notes

You can increase the amount of juice to create a looser consistency. Just take it slow, 1/2 tsp at a time.

Nutrition

Calories: 234.8 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.4 g | Protein: 0.1 g | Fat: 14.7 g | Saturated Fat: 9.3 g | Sodium: 24.2 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g