Rich Chocolate Buttercream
- 8 ounces, weight Milk Chocolate Chips (good Quality)
- 12 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (good Quality)
- 8 ounces, fluid Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Salted Butter
- Pulse both types of chocolate chips in a food processor until the largest pieces are about half their original size. Cut butter into 1-Tablespoon-sized chunks in preparation for later step.
- In a heavy pan, heat cream with corn syrup and salt on stove until the mixture begins to steam, stirring constantly.
- Transfer hot cream mixture from pan into a heatproof cup-measure. With your food processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle the cream in and process for 60-90 seconds, or until chocolate is melted.
- Add half the powdered sugar and all of the vanilla and continue to process until smooth. Then, with processor still running, add the pieces of butter one at a time, waiting until each piece is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed to help it cool and become a more spreadable texture. Slowly add the remaining powdered sugar, until desired consistency is reached.
- Can be used for decorations with a spatula or piped from a bag. Stiffens when chilled.
- The 12-serving size of this recipe makes enough to generously cover a 9-inch layer cake, plus piped edges.
chocolate chips, chocolate chips, fluid heavy whipping cream, syrup, salt, powdered sugar, vanilla, butter
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/rich-chocolate-buttercream/ (may not work)