Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream

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This Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream is silky smooth and luscious, with a rich, no-grit texture. It combines the tanginess of cream cheese, the sweetness of condensed milk, and the depth of dark chocolate. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more, it's as smooth as Swiss Meringue Buttercream but without the eggs.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Cups

Calories 1292kcal

Author Fay

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

500 g (1.1 lb) butter unsalted and softened
125 g (4.4 oz) cream cheese choose on with low water content
395 g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup (½ cup) dark chocolate melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix Butter and Cream CheesePlace the softened butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix for 1-5 minutes. The longer you mix, the lighter the yellow hue of the butter becomes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Add Sweetened Condensed MilkAdd the entire can of sweetened condensed milk. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until well combined. If it looks slightly curdled, don't panic. It will come back together.
Incorporate Melted ChocolateAdd all of the melted chocolate. Mix again until well combined and silky smooth. This may take 1-5 minutes.
Smooth Out Air BubblesIf there are too many air bubbles, mix on the lowest speed for a few minutes or mix/massage with a silicone spatula. These methods will help knock out any excess air bubbles.
Ready to UseYour buttercream is now ready to use to layer and cover cakes, decorate cupcakes, or fill macarons, whoopie pies, or cookie sandwiches.

NOTES

Chill Ingredients: If you live in a warm climate, chill the sweetened condensed milk for several hours before making the buttercream.
Mixing Time: The longer you mix the butter and cream cheese, the lighter the color and smoother the texture.
Fixing Air Bubbles: To reduce air bubbles, mix on low speed or use a silicone spatula to smooth the buttercream.
Chocolate Choice: Use a high-quality dark chocolate that you enjoy eating for the best flavor.

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