Description
This Pistachio Buttercream features a delightful blend of flavors, thanks to the nutty pistachio spread and rich butter. It’s easy to prepare and makes the perfect frosting for cakes or cupcakes, sure to impress anyone craving something special.
Ingredients
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- 225 g unsalted butter (1 cup / 8oz)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar) (390g/13 ¾oz)
- 1 cup pistachio spread (280g/9 ¾oz)
- 4-6 teaspoons whole milk
- Few drops green food colouring optional
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, sea salt, and 1 cup of icing sugar on low speed until incorporated. Increase to medium-high for 2-3 minutes until creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the remaining icing sugar and pistachio spread. Start on low speed until combined, then beat on medium speed until fully mixed.
- Gradually add milk until you reach a soft, pipeable consistency. If desired, mix in green food coloring. Beat on medium until just blended.
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Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Adjust the milk quantity for desired frosting consistency.
Optional: Use food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of total
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 99g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 107g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg