Mary Berry Lemon Buttercream Recipe
Do you love light and zesty frostings? This Mary Berry Lemon Buttercream Recipe is the best choice. It is sweet and tangy.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric Hand Whisk
- Citrus Juicer
- Fine Grater
- Spatula
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 250 g Unsalted Butter
- 500 g Icing Sugar
- 1 large Lemon zest and juice
- 1 tbsp Milk optional
Instructions
1. Soften the Butter
- Place your butter in a large bowl. It must be very soft. This prevents lumps in your frosting.
2. Sift the Sugar
- Sieve the icing sugar into the bowl. This keeps the buttercream very smooth. Do not skip this step.
3. Mix Slowly
- Turn your whisk on a low speed. Mix the butter and sugar together. This stops a sugar cloud from forming.
4. Add Lemon Zest
- Grate the yellow skin of the lemon. Do not use the white part. Add it to the bowl.
5. Add Lemon Juice
- Squeeze the fresh juice into the mix. Whisk again on a high speed. It should look pale and fluffy.
6. Adjust the Texture
- Check the thickness of your frosting. Add milk if it is too stiff. Whisk one last time.
Notes
➜ Use room temperature butter for a very smooth finish.
➜ Sift the sugar to avoid tiny hard lumps.
➜ Use fresh lemons instead of bottled juice for flavor.
➜ Beat the butter alone first to make it creamy.
➜ Add juice slowly to keep the mix from curdling.
➜ Taste as you go to find the perfect zing.