Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting
A luscious Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting that adds a nutty richness to cakes and cupcakes, transforming any dessert into a masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 1 cake (about 8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the powdered sugar gradually and mix until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Achieve desired consistency by adding milk one tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Frost layered cakes or cupcakes immediately, or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 83mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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