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Pistachio Buttercream Recipe

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A rich and creamy pistachio buttercream frosting made with smooth pistachio spread, vanilla, almond extract, and a hint of green food coloring for a subtle festive touch. Perfect for piping onto cakes, cupcakes, or decorating your favorite baked treats with a nutty and sweet flavor.

Ingredients

Buttercream Base

  • 225 g unsalted butter (1 cup / 8 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar) (390 g / 13 ¾ oz)

Pistachio Flavor

  • 1 cup pistachio spread (280 g / 9 ¾ oz)

Additional

  • 4-6 teaspoons whole milk
  • Few drops green food colouring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Sugar and Flavors: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 cup icing sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and butter on low speed. Beat until the sugar starts to incorporate, then increase to medium-high speed and continue beating for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and creamy. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even mixing.
  2. Add Remaining Sugar and Pistachio Spread: Add the remaining 2 cups of icing sugar and pistachio spread to the bowl. Beat on low speed until the ingredients come together, then increase to medium speed and continue beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Adjust Consistency: Slowly add 4 to 6 teaspoons of whole milk, a little at a time, until the buttercream reaches a soft, pipeable consistency. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring during this step and beat on medium speed just until the color is evenly distributed.
  4. Final Touch: Once smooth and airy, the pistachio buttercream is ready to be used for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts. Clean the mixing bowl and paddle for reuse if needed.
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Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of milk to achieve your preferred piping consistency.
  • Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the buttercream.
  • Green food coloring is optional but adds a nice visual effect representing pistachios.
  • If you don’t have pistachio spread, you can make your own by blending shelled pistachios with a bit of sugar and oil or use high-quality store-bought pistachio butter.
  • Make sure to scrape down the bowl during mixing to fully incorporate all ingredients.

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