Strawberry Buttercream

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups butter, cut up
• 1/4 cup finely diced strawberry, drained

Directions

1. 1

   Directions.

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   In a saucepan, place the sugar and carefully pour the water around the edge.

3. 3

   Using your finger, make an X in the pan to help the water gently mix with the sugar.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and cook to softball stage (about 235 degrees F.) Meanwhile, whip the egg whites in a mixer with a whip attachment until light and fluffy.

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   When sugar is at the softball stage, slowly pour it into the bowl down the side and continue whipping, adding vanilla, butter, and strawberries until incorporated and then cooled.