Lemon–Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Serves: 2 cups
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons custard powder*
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat together butter and salt with a mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in custard powder, lemon zest, and vanilla bean paste. With mixer at low speed, gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until combined. Add cream; increase mixer speed to medium-high, and beat until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Use immediately.
Notes
*We used Bird’s Original Custard Powder.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/lemon-sandwich-cookies/