Irish Cream Buttercream

Decorating By msmanning2 Updated 27 Jul 2007 , 2:24pm by karensjustdessert

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msmanning2 Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 1:49pm
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Can I substitute irish cream for the water in a butter cream recipe? It sounds so yummy to me but want to see if anyone has tried it before.

Thanks,
Michele

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jobartwo Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 2:05pm
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I have not tried it but I don't see why not. My bc recipe states that I can use milk or water. Maybe do 1/2 creamer + 1/2 water. Sounds delicious.

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msmanning2 Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 2:10pm
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Thanks. It is the actual liquer. Does the alcohol evaporate? I am assuming it does.

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jobartwo Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 2:13pm
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Oops, sorry I didn't read carefully enough. I don't know for sure, but if you search recipes on here, I am sure I have seen recipes where alcohol was used. Look under Mimosa Cake. Champagne is used in the buttercream, it might help you with measurements.

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jobartwo Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 2:14pm
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Here it is.

Champagne buttercream:

Let your champagne go flat before making your icing. Just leave it out overnight.

21/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. water

1 1/2 c. egg whites ( about 12 large)
1/4 t. salt
1 t. cream of tartar
2-21/2 lb. unsalted Butter ( at cool room temperature 65-70 degrees)
1/2 c. Moscato
3 T. Cointreau liqueur
3 T. white cream de cacao

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karensjustdessert Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 2:24pm
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The alcohol only evaporates with heat.
And, contrary to popular belief, there is still some amount of alcohol left after cooking with it. (Not a huge amount... it depends on the type of cooking done with it.)

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