Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled pistachios (salted or unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cups unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pistachio paste by grinding the shelled pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Add heavy cream and pulse until a smooth paste forms.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed for 7 to 9 minutes until fluffy and white.
- Mix in the pistachio paste and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add confectioner’s sugar on low speed until incorporated, then increase to high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust color with green food coloring if desired.
- If needed, chill the frosting for 30 minutes before re-beating to achieve fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg