Pistachio Buttercream Frosting

With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this light and fluffy pistachio buttercream frosting to top your favorite cake.

The Best Pistachio Buttercream

This easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare, tastes great, and can make your baking creations look and taste out of this world.

Ingredients

BUTTER – always use high-quality butter. The butter should be at room temperature.

CREAM CHEESE – should be block-style and at room temperature.

PISTACHIO PUDDING – gives the buttercream the color and flavor of pistachios.

POWDERED SUGAR – for sweetness

Let’s Make Pistachio Buttercream Frosting

1. Beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until it is fluffy.
2. Turn the speed down and add the pistachio pudding and continue to mix.
3. With the mixer at a lower speed continue to add the buttercream 1/4 cup at a time.
4. Once all the sugar has been added, turn up the mixer speed and mix for another 3-4 minutes.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

1. Use room-temperature butter.
2. Use room-temperature cream cheese.
3. Use a stand mixer if possible. However, a mixer will do.
4. Whip the butter and cream cheese before adding the pudding mix and powdered sugar.
5. Use the whisk attachment to whip the buttercream.
6. Do not overbeat the buttercream or it may break.

More KKM Sweet Recipes

• This buttercream goes fantastic on my Pistachio Cupcakes.
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• Aperol Spritz Cupcakes
• Marshmallow Buttercream
• Gingerbread Cupcakes