Crème Fraîche Frosting
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites (60 grams), room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup (150 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and softened
- ¼ cup (60 grams) cold crème fraîche
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (see Note), whisk together sugar and egg whites by hand. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook, whisking occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer registers 150°F (65°C) to 155°F (68°C).
- Carefully return bowl to stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat at high speed until stiff peaks form and bowl is cool to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes. Beat in salt. Add butter, 2 tablespoons (28 grams) at a time, beating until combined. Gently fold in cold crème fraîche by hand just until combined. Use immediately.
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