Blackberry Buttermilk Buttercream & Mother’s Day

Blackberry Buttermilk Buttercream & Mother’s Day

Is it possible to make buttercream taste bad? It may be hard to do – but as I debated using buttermilk in place of cream, I was worried the end result would be nasty. Then I remembered my very favorite quote from Julia Child:“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-heCK attitude.” ((although she didn’t say heck)). And so, I poured away. And it wasn’t just good…it was so.very.great.

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So — Happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies who have mothered from the heart whether or not genetics was involved! … For we know the ability to mother can only be birthed from the heart. Why else would we endure vomit, spit, snot & poo?
On that note, how about brownies with Blackberry Buttermilk Buttercream for your Mother’s Day dessert??

IMG_8239The homemade blackberry syrup & the tanginess of the buttermilk— mmmmm; it was as if buttermilk & blackberries went on a blind date and eloped all in the same night.

IMG_8242The key to this recipe was to make a homemade blackberry syrup. Once I did that, it was a fine balancing act between adding buttermilk, blackberry syrup & powdered sugar. As you can see, I found the balance.

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A few buttercream tips:

• add liquids and dry ingredients incrementally. Don’t use the full amount all at once; if it becomes too runny then you have to play catchup by adding more powdered sugar – and you end up with too much buttercream (which is actually possible). In this case, the blackberry flavor becomes diluted.

• save a teaspoon or two of the blackberry pulp & add it to the buttercream. It adds a pretty detail & identifies it as blackberry. (I didn’t do that this time, but I will do to next time.)

• Don’t do this by hand.  A power mixer is the only way to achieve the whipped fluffiness and smooth consistency we all know and love.

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 I baked some brownies in individual jars to share with the mothers of our family – but the remaining were all mine! ((here is a great brownie recipe))

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 Just kidding.

Blackberry Buttermilk Buttercream
Buttermilk and blackberries transform a simple & perfect buttercream into a delightfully tangy berry-full confection. The only problem? Will I ever be able to settle for the basic buttercream again?
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Prep Time
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
2799 calories
502 g
244 g
93 g
4 g
58 g
803 g
983 g
485 g
4 g
28 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
803g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2799
Calories from Fat 816
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 93g
143%
Saturated Fat 58g
291%
Trans Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol 244mg
81%
Sodium 983mg
41%
Total Carbohydrates 502g
167%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 485g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
64%
Vitamin C
60%
Calcium
11%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 stick, salted butter - room temperature (I prefer Braum's because it's lightly salted)
  2. 3-4 T buttermilk
  3. 1-2 t vanilla
  4. 4 c powdered sugar*
  5. pinch of sea salt
Blackberry syrup
  1. 6 oz pkg blackberries, rinsed
  2. 2T water
  3. 1 - 1 1/2 T sugar
Instructions
  1. Using a power mixer, whip butter, vanilla & 3 c of powered sugar together. ((It will be stiff)) In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine blackberries, sugar and water. Bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes, stir and lightly mash the berries in order to encourage them to release all of their juiciness.
  2. Remove from the stove, strain & add half of the syrup to the buttercream. Whip on hush to combine, add more buttermilk, syrup & powdered sugar to reach your desired consistency.
Notes
  1. *I added about 3 1/2 c, 2/3 of the syrup & 3 T of buttermilk. But because the amount of syrup made can vary, you will just have to find the right balance for your situation...you can do it! Just remember what Julia Child said!
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calories
2799
fat
93g
protein
4g
carbs
502g
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