Can Gelatin Help Stabilize Swiss Meringue Buttercream?

Baking By wooton Updated 26 Apr 2016 , 1:02am by kristykgs

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wooton Posted 25 Apr 2016 , 8:33pm
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I live in a hot and humid area and need a way to help stabilize Swiss Meringue Buttercream.  Would gelatin work?  If so does anyone know a good ratio of gelatin to add to the buttercream? (or recipe)


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-K8memphis Posted 25 Apr 2016 , 9:22pm
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wouldn't the butter still melt?

keeping it cold throughout the delivery will stabilize it

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kristykgs Posted 26 Apr 2016 , 1:02am
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Agree with K8memphis on this one. I make swiss meringue all the time. I have researched and researched but to no avail. I come to accept there is nothing to stabilize it other than keeping it cool. It is the way it is made. I would think if you put gelatin in it, then it is no longer SMBC. 


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