Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting
A delightful twist on traditional frosting with creamy mascarpone, nutty pistachios, and a beautiful green hue, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Stir in the ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat the mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened completely for a smoother consistency. Can customize with different flavor extracts or color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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