I made Erin McDowell's French Buttercream, but it came out as a bowl full of liquid. Is there any way to salvage it?!

Question

Unfortunately, I don't have a stand mixer, so I'm doing this all by hand (which definitely isn't helping!).

Shuna L. · Answer

Most buttercreams can be melted , and chilled, then whipped again. It is the magic of egg protein + sugar + fat magic!

Kate · Answer

Thank you, that helped a lot! I couldn't decide if heating or cooling was the way to go, so I started by heating it further over a double boiler and then whisking like crazy as it cooled. It's been in the fridge for a couple hours now, and seems to be thickening up pretty quickly! Fingers crossed

PHIL · Answer

how did it work out?

PHIL · Answer

Maybe Martha can help you:  http://www.marthastewart...

I made Erin McDowell's French Buttercream, but it came out as a bowl full of liquid. Is there any way to salvage it?!

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