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Mascarpone Buttercream

A rich, creamy buttercream that is light, but decadent and perfectly sweet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French, Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of mascarpone, softened
  • 6 tablespoons of salted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2-2 cups of confectioners sugar, sifted
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Use an electric hand mixer to whip 8 ounces of softened mascarpone with 6 tablespoons of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, a teaspoon of  vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until creamy
  • Add confectioners sugar 1/2 cup at a time until the consistency is thick and creamy (between 1 1/2 - 2 cups)
  • Pipe onto cupcakes or cakes and chill to set or serve at room temperature