Pistachio Mascarpone Cake Filling
A light and airy pistachio mascarpone cake filling that offers an irresistible flavor profile, perfect for layering in cakes or as a delightful icing center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl: mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat the mixture with a mixer until it reaches soft peaks.
- Fold in the finely chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Use this rich filling to layer between cakes or as an icing-style center for your pistachio cake.
Notes
Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Whisk lightly before using. For variation, consider adding almond extract or orange zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg