Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful pistachio buttercream frosting, a creamy and nutty topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and desserts. This easy-to-make recipe elevates any treat with its rich flavor and stunning pastel color. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home, this pistachio buttercream will impress everyone who tastes it.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled pistachios (salted or unsalted)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 cups unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- To make the pistachio paste, blend the shelled pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, then mix in the heavy cream until smooth.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened butter on medium-high speed for 7 to 9 minutes until fluffy and light in color.
- Add the prepared pistachio paste and vanilla extract to the butter, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add confectioner’s sugar at low speed; once incorporated, increase to high speed for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy.
- If desired, incorporate a few drops of green food coloring for added vibrancy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg