Pistachio Whipped Cream Frosting
A rich, creamy frosting that combines mascarpone and heavy cream with real pistachio puree for a delightful nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup real pistachio puree
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the creamy mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and pistachio puree in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the mixture on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract if desired, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Use immediately to frost cakes or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
For a lighter frosting, start with chilled heavy cream. Experiment with different nuts for a delightful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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