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Best Vanilla Frosting Recipe 1765889513.4371777

best vanilla frosting recipe

  • Author: Jusmira Rayne
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This sophisticated vanilla buttercream features a vibrant pistachio swirl created by blending ground pistachios into a smooth cream, then gently folding it into a classic frosting base for a beautiful marbled effect.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups icing sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, alcohol-free
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, alcohol-free
  • 1 tablespoon crushed pistachios, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pistachio Cream: Add shelled pistachios, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract (for pistachio cream) to a food processor. Blend thoroughly, scraping down sides, until the mixture forms a smooth, creamy paste. Adjust with a few drops more milk if too thick. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish.
  2. Cream Butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light, fluffy, and noticeably paler in color. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add Icing Sugar: Gradually add the sifted icing sugar (about 1/2 cup at a time) to the butter, mixing on low speed until combined after each addition. The mixture will become thick and crumbly.
  4. Finish Frosting Base: Add the milk, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt to the butter-sugar mixture. Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3 to 5 minutes until the frosting becomes light, airy, and fluffy. Adjust consistency by adding a teaspoon of milk if too thick, or a tablespoon of icing sugar if too thin.
  5. Create Pistachio Swirl: Transfer about 3/4 of the vanilla frosting base to a separate bowl. To the remaining 1/4 of frosting, add approximately half of the prepared pistachio cream (40-50g). Gently fold with a spatula only a few times to create clear green streaks and ribbons, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Combine and Serve: Combine the swirled pistachio portion with the larger portion of plain vanilla frosting. Fold gently a few more times to marble the green ribbons throughout the batch. Spread or pipe onto cooled desserts and garnish with reserved pistachio cream and crushed pistachios.

Notes

To fix a grainy texture, try beating on medium-high speed for another 1-2 minutes to help dissolve residual sugar grains. If the frosting looks curdled, warm a small amount in the microwave for 10 seconds, return it to the bowl, and beat for 3-5 minutes until smooth.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 15 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: vanilla frosting, pistachio swirl, buttercream, dessert topping, marbled frosting, homemade frosting, sweet treat

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