Description
A delightful and creamy Pistachio Frosting recipe that adds a nutty and luxurious touch to your desserts. This frosting is easy to make and perfect for topping cupcakes or cakes with a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Frosting:
- 250 g mascarpone cheese, cold (1 cup)
- 250 g heavy cream (minimum 30% fat), cold (1 cup)
- 45 g powdered sugar, sifted (â…“ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 40 g pure pistachio paste (2 ½ tbsp)
- Green gel food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Chill Mixing Bowl: Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachments in the refrigerator for 10 minutes so they’re very cold.
- Mix Mascarpone: Place the mascarpone in the bowl, then add the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pistachio paste. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour in the cold heavy cream and continue beating on medium speed until the mixture thickens.
- Check Consistency: The frosting is ready when it’s firm, creamy, and holds stiff peaks on the whisk.
- Add Color: For a brighter color, add a small drop of green gel food coloring and whip just a few seconds more. Use immediately to frost cupcakes, cakes, or other desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg