PISTACHIO BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Provided by Lane Crowther

Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Dessert     Easter     Pistachio     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes About 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups half and half
3/4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts
1/2 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Bring half and half and pistachios to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Whisk sugar, yolks and flour in medium bowl to blend. Bring half and half mixture to simmer; gradually whisk into yolk mixture.Return to same saucepan; stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles thickly, about 5 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Transfer to processor; blend until nuts are very finely chopped. Transfer pistachio pastry cream to bowl. Cover and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • Using electric mixer, beat unsalted butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add pastry cream by 1/4 cupfuls, beating well after each addition. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

Shawna Gonza'lez
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This frosting is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and it makes any dessert look special.


mis munbi
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I'm not a huge fan of pistachio, but I really liked this frosting. It's not too sweet and the pistachio flavor is very subtle.


Md Sadikul
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This frosting is so easy to make. I love that I don't have to cook anything.


Usman m kumo
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I love the subtle pistachio flavor in this frosting. It's not overpowering, but it's definitely there.


Rahmatullah Baratali
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This frosting is perfect for any occasion. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even ice cream. It's always a hit!


peace olanma
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I made this frosting for my husband's birthday cake and he loved it! He said it was the best frosting he's ever had.


Odinaka Wisdom
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This frosting is amazing! I love the pistachio flavor and the texture is perfect. It's not too sweet and not too heavy.


omolade Alice
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I found this frosting to be a bit grainy. I think I may have over-mixed it.


Iviwe Kobese
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This frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Tebogo Maboe
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I was a bit skeptical about this frosting at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Junior Sharif
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This frosting is delicious and easy to make. I love the hint of pistachio flavor. It's perfect for any occasion.


Zoee Mancusi
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I love this frosting! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.


nokibur rahman76
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I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake and it was a huge hit! The pistachio flavor was subtle but delicious, and the frosting was perfectly creamy and fluffy.


Titus Arewadi
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This pistachio buttercream frosting is the perfect addition to any cake or cupcake. It's creamy, fluffy, and has a delicious pistachio flavor.