Pistachio Buttercream Frosting
A fluffy and creamy pistachio buttercream frosting that elevates any cake or cupcake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 cups of frosting 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Sweeten the Mix: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Flavor Bomb: Add the pistachio paste, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whip it Up: Beat the mixture on high speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Adjust the Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, adjust with more milk as needed.
- Frost Away: Use immediately for frosting layer cakes, cupcakes, or filling macarons.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for the best texture. Leftover frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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