Description
A luscious and unique frosting with a nutty flavor, perfect for enhancing cupcakes, layer cakes, or macarons.
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 (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until creamy in a large bowl.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the pistachio paste and mix until well incorporated.
- If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Optionally, add vanilla extract for extra flavor and mix.
- Use the frosting to pipe on cupcakes, frost layer cakes, or fill macarons as desired.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg