Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting
A luxurious and creamy frosting with rich mascarpone and nutty pistachios, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl, mixing until well incorporated.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently until smooth.
- Add ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring carefully until smooth and creamy.
- Use the frosting immediately for cakes or cupcakes, or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg