Swiss Meringue Buttercream is my favorite buttercream! It is less sweet than American Buttercream due to its meringue base. It also goes well with so many desserts, and almost every single person I have taste-test my treats prefers this lighter buttercream. This buttercream is light, fluffy, and fresh with a lovely mint flavor that you can definitely taste, but won’t make you feel like you’re eating toothpaste!

I also made a video showing how I make this Mint Swiss Meringue Buttercream! Check it out here:

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Equipment:

• Measuring spoons
• Measuring glass
• Large mixing bowl
• Saucepan with boiling water
• Whisk
• Stand mixer
• Stand mixer bowl
• Stand mixer whisk attachment
• Stand mixer paddle attachment
• Rubber spatula
• Piping Bags
• Piping tip(s)

If you’re in the market, here is the type of KitchenAid stand mixer I use:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 8 large egg whites
• 6 sticks (3 cups) unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoon mint extract
• Pinch (1/8 teaspoon) salt
• Green Food Coloring

Mint Extract:

Food Coloring:

Directions:

1. Add the granulated sugar and egg whites to a large mixing bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan with about 1 to 2 inches of boiling water. Whisk this mixture constantly until all of the sugar has dissolved in the egg whites.*
2. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip the mixture on a medium or medium-high speed until the meringue achieves stiff peaks. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure that all of the meringue is getting whipped to stiff peaks.
3. Swap the whisk attachment for the paddle attachment. On a low speed, slowly start to add the room temperature unsalted butter in increments of about 2 tablespoons at a time.
4. Once all of the butter is added, increase the speed to medium and let it thicken and come together, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the mint extract, salt, and green food gel. Once everything is thoroughly combined, your super yummy buttercream is ready to adorn some delicious desserts.

Notes:

*To double check that all of the sugar is dissolved, quickly dip your clean index finger into the sugar mixture and rub it between your finger and thumb. If you feel any pieces of sugar, then place it back over the pot of boiling water until all granules of sugar are dissolved.

Thank you so much for checking out this post! Let me know how you enjoy this recipe and what kind of tasty treats you make with it!