It doesn't have to crust... I am just curious about a buttercream that tastes fabulous, isn't gritty, and doesn't have the thick with Crisco texture either. Is there a good recipe that tastes good?? I have made Indydebi's and never had a problem, ditto for Buttercream Dream. I am just curious to try a new recipe.

Info on meringue b/c's and other types of frosting:
(With recipes.)

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-594528-.html

Hi-ratio American b/c recipes:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-608700-.html

HTH

Well you already named two of my favorites. The other one that is up there on my list is by JKalman. It's a SMBC. Here's the link!

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-5453-The-Well-Dressed-Cake-Swiss-Meringue-Buttercream-with-variations.html

I am in love with indydebi's recipe!!!!!!!!!