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Pistachio Buttercream Frosting
Pistachio Buttercream Frosting is sweet, nutty perfection. Use it to frost cookies, cakes, and more. Or just eat it right off the spoon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 cups frosting
Calories: 1308 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup pistachio
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a food processor, add in 1 cup pistachio and pulse until the consistency is similar to coarse sand.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened 1 cup salted butter until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract extract and mix until combined and smooth.
- Add in the processed pistachio and give it a quick mix. Then add in powdered sugar 1 cup a time, mixing in between additions until smooth.
- Frost immediately or store covered in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Be sure butter is softened completely by allowing it to sit on the counter at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before using to make frosting. For best results, use a high quality, high fat content butter.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
1308kcal
(65%)
Carbohydrates
110g
(37%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
96g
(148%)
Saturated Fat
49g
(245%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
31g
Trans Fat
3g
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
98g
(196%)
Vitamin A
2473IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1308
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 1308kcal | 65% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 96g | 148% |
| Saturated Fat | 49g | 245% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 98g | 196% |
| Vitamin A | 2473IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.