Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our pistachio ambrosia cupcakes, a heavenly creation that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite. These delicate cupcakes are crafted with a moist pistachio sponge, bursting with nutty richness, and adorned with a luscious ambrosia filling, a delightful blend of juicy pineapple, creamy coconut, and sweet marshmallows. Topped with a fluffy pistachio buttercream frosting, each cupcake is a masterpiece of culinary artistry. Our collection of recipes in this article offers variations to suit every palate, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these pistachio ambrosia cupcakes are sure to impress and delight.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PISTACHIO AMBROSIA
This is a different version of Ambrosia with a touch of the green for St. Patty's Day. A hand me down recipe from a company pot luck. Cook time is time needed for chilling.
Provided by Iron Bloomers
Categories Pineapple
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In medium bowl mix together both cans of pineapple.
- Sprinkle pudding mix over pineapple and let sit about 3 minutes.
- Add nuts and coconut.
- Blend in whip topping and marshmallows, combining well.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 11.1, Sodium 37.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24.9, Protein 2.9
PISTACHIO PUDDING AMBROSIA
Steps:
- Fold together whipped topping and pistachio pudding mix until well blended.
- Empty can of crushed pineapple into this mixture and fold in gently until combined.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and coconut until combined.
- Best when refrigerated for at least an hour but you could make it in the morning and serve it in the evening too easily. If you think it is a bit too thick for your liking then add back in some of the drained mandarin orange juice to loosen it up.
- Sprinkle crushed pistachio nuts on top for garnish, can add a few marshmallows on top too to make pretty + a light sprinkle of coconut.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 oz, Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 39 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g
REAL PISTACHIO CUPCAKES
St. Patrick would certainly give his approval. Because these cupcakes are the real deal! No pudding mixes here, just roasted pistachios. A wonderfully not-too-sweet pale green cupcake that is sure to please. Easy and quick to make, too!
Provided by Candice
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Blend pistachios with 1/2 cup sugar in a blender until finely ground.
- Sift all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat 1 cup sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat one egg at a time into the creamy butter mixture, thoroughly integrating each egg before adding the next.
- Stir milk and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
- Alternately stir flour mixture and milk mixture in small amounts into the butter mixture beginning and ending with the flour mixture; stir just until it comes together into a batter. Fold the ground pistachios into the batter. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups to about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool in the muffin cups for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
PISTACHIO AMBROSIA CUPCAKES
The light fluffy ambrosia salad on top of a simple cupcake is simply delicious. These are cute, cool and look almost too pretty to eat but grab a fork and dig in. The cherry on top is the perfect touch.These cupcakes would be fabulous for a summer or spring potluck. What a fabulous idea!
Provided by Linda BONWILL
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Bake cupcakes according to directions, let cool completely before adding topping.
- 2. In large bowl toss all other ingredients.
- 3. Top each cupcake with about 2 tablespoons of topping.
- 4. Add one cherry to top of each cupcake. Enjoy!!!
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CUPCAKES
"On St. Patrick's Day our family gets together for a special dinner and other festivities," explains Susan Frantz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Green is dominant in most of the food we serve, so these cupcakes tinted with pistachio pudding mix are a perfect addition.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. , Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PISTACHIO CUPCAKES
Turn any gathering into a special occasion with these glamorous cupcakes for grown-ups
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. Put 85g pistachios into a food processor with about half the sugar, then whizz until very finely chopped. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the remaining sugar, butter, eggs, flour and milk and beat until smooth. Divide between cases, then bake on a low shelf for 22-25 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the icing, mix just enough water into the icing sugar to get a very thick but still runny icing - just add 1 tbsp of water at a time. Stir in enough food colouring to give a pretty, pale green colour. If any cakes poke above the top of the cases, trim with a small knife, or scoop out with a teaspoon - being very careful not to release any of the case from the sides of the cake. Put a generous spoonful of icing on each cake and let it gently spread to cover. Chop the remaining pistachios and scatter these over with a pinch of edible glitter. Set, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the cupcakes will be tough.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
- For a neater appearance, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to frost the cupcakes.
- Garnish the cupcakes with chopped pistachios and maraschino cherries.
Conclusion:
These pistachio ambrosia cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their light and fluffy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and creamy frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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