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Buttercream

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Ingredients:
3 Egg yolks
2 tbspSugar
1/2 cupWhipping cream
1/2 cupMilk
1 tspVanilla extract
1 cupUnsalted butter
- at room temperature
1/4 cupConfectioners' sugar
Procedures:
1Whisk yolks and sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth.
2Combine cream, milk and vanilla in a pot, place over high heat.
3As soon as mixture boils, remove from heat and slowly pour over the yolks, stirring.
4Replace mixture in a pot, place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
5When the mixture has a consistency that coats the spoon, remove from the heat and pour into a bowl.
6Continue to stir as the mixture cools.
7Be very careful not to overcook or the yolks will curdle.
8Cool to room temperature.
9Place the butter and confectioners" sugar in a mixer and cream together.
10Slowly add the cooled cream mixture until you have achieved a light, creamy frosting consistency.
11Makes 2 cup