Pistachio Mascarpone Cake Filling
A rich and creamy pistachio mascarpone filling ideal for layering in cakes, offering a delightful crunch and a velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Enough to fill 1 two-layer cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Folding
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Add the ground pistachios and vanilla extract, folding until evenly distributed.
- Chill for 30 minutes or use immediately to fill layers of cake.
Notes
Use high-quality mascarpone for the best flavor. Allow mascarpone and heavy cream to reach room temperature before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg