Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 170kcal 8%
Fat 11g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 15g 30%
Protein 2g 4%
Cholesterol 65mg 21%
Sodium 30mg 1%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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This Luxe, Goes-With-Everything Pistachio Frosting Will Forever Change You

Name: This Luxe, Goes-With-Everything Pistachio Frosting Will Forever Change You
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 5 1/2 ounces egg yolk (shy 2/3 cup; 155g), from about 10 large eggs; 5 1/4 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar (about 3/4 cup; 145g); see note; 1 ounce liqueur or amaro, such as Cardamaro, Maraschino, and rum, or just water (about 2 tablespoons; 30g); 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight, or more to taste; 16 ounces unsalted butter (4 sticks; 455g), softened to about 65°F (18°C); Homemade pistachio paste to taste, up to 14 ounces (396g)

Total 40m

This luxurious, goes-with-everything pistachio frosting will forever change you. Made with egg yolk, sugar, liqueur, salt, butter, and homemade pistachio paste, it's rich, creamy, and perfect for any cake or dessert. You won't be able to resist licking the spoon.