Chocolate buttercream with Swiss meringue

Recipe by Il était une fois la pâtisserie

A light and creamy buttercream thanks to Swiss meringue, enriched with dark chocolate. Ideal for filling and decorating layer‑cakes, cupcakes or any other cake.

MediumFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
23m
Prep
8m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.70
Per serving:$0.56

Critical Success Points

  • Heat the meringue to exactly 50 °C.
  • Soften the butter without melting it.
  • Incorporate the butter slowly to avoid separation.
  • Melt the chocolate without overheating.
  • Ensure the chocolate is at room temperature before adding.

Safety Warnings

  • The sugar syrup reaches 50 °C; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use the infrared thermometer from a distance to avoid burning yourself.
  • The melted chocolate is very hot; stir with a heat‑resistant spatula.

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