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Pistachio Buttercream recipe.
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Pistachio Buttercream | One Bowl, No Fuss

Pistachio buttercream made with only five ingredients, one bowl and less than 5 minutes. Perfect for topping and frosting cakes, cupcakes and cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pistachio buttercream
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup (224g) Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup (60g) Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup (160g) Pistachio Cream

Instructions

  • Cream the butter (224g), powdered sugar (60g), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) until fully incorporated, smooth and light.
  • Add the pistachio cream and cream until the pistachio cream is fully incorporated and you get a smooth buttercream.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 2 cups of buttercream, enough to top 10 cupcakes, or one 8, or 9 inch two layer cake.
  • Store at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to one week.
  • Do not replace the sugar with granulate sugar, the buttercream might not be stable.