A swirlable pistachio frosting for topping doughnuts. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
Pistachio Frosting
Baking
Frostings fillings toppings
Origin: Tahitian
Vanilla: Extract
Easy
A swirlable pistachio frosting for topping doughnuts. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
Yield
12 doughnuts
Diet
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Ingredients
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- ½ cup (114.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
- 2.0 cups (240.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
- ⅓ cup (90.0 g)pistachio paste
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whole milk, as needed
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
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Instructions
- Beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar and salt, then the pistachio paste and vanilla, and beat until combined.
- Beat in the milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is soft and swirlable, then beat on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe onto the tops of completely cooled doughnuts.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make pistachio frosting?
Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
How should I store pistachio frosting?
Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.
194
Calories / serving
11.5g
Fat
22.1g
Carbs
1.4g
Protein
20.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2328 cal · 138g fat · 265g carbs · 17g protein · 246g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 194 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 37 min·2.2 mi·~4350 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 26 min·1.3 mi·~2600 steps
- Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
- Swimming laps 27 min
- Jogging 19 min·1.6 mi·~3050 steps
- Stair climbing 18 min·~1600 steps
- Dancing 32 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 45 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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