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Melting Moments with Vanilla Buttercream Recipe

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Melting Moments with Vanilla Buttercream are delicate, buttery biscuits sandwiched together with a smooth and creamy vanilla-flavored buttercream. These light, melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for tea time or special occasions, featuring a tender crumb biscuit paired with a luscious vanilla filling that complements the subtle sweetness beautifully.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20-24 biscuits (10-12 sandwiches)

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

  • 190 grams butter, softened to room temperature
  • 40 grams icing sugar (¼ cup), sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 210 grams plain flour (1 ½ cups), sifted
  • 30 grams cornflour (¼ cup), sifted

For the Vanilla Buttercream Filling

  • 75 grams butter, softened to room temperature
  • 125 grams icing sugar (¾ cup), sifted
  • 1-2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and icing sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, this should take about 3-5 minutes. Add the vanilla bean paste or extract and mix well until combined.
  2. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the plain flour and cornflour, then gradually fold this into the butter mixture using a spatula or your hands. Mix gently until the dough comes together without overworking it, to keep the biscuits tender.
  3. Shape the Biscuits: Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 20 grams each, and place them on the prepared trays spaced evenly apart. Gently flatten each ball with your fingers or the base of a glass to about 1cm thickness.
  4. Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are pale golden. Be careful not to overbake as the biscuits are meant to be pale and soft. Remove from oven and allow them to cool on the trays for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Make the Vanilla Buttercream Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sifted icing sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla bean paste and 1 teaspoon of milk to start, beating to combine. If needed, add the remaining milk teaspoon by teaspoon to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  6. Assemble the Melting Moments: Once the biscuits have fully cooled, pair them up by size. Spread a generous amount of the vanilla buttercream on the flat side of one biscuit and sandwich it together with its match. Repeat with all biscuit pairs.
  7. Serve and Store: Serve your Melting Moments immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Sifting the flour and cornflour helps create a light, tender biscuit texture.
  • Do not overbake the biscuits; they should remain pale for a delicate crumb.
  • Buttercream consistency can be adjusted with milk to make it easier to pipe or spread.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend maintaining the same quantity.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/melting-moments-with-vanilla-buttercream-recipe/