PISTACHIO BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Provided by Lane Crowther

Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Dessert     Easter     Pistachio     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes About 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups half and half
3/4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts
1/2 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Bring half and half and pistachios to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Whisk sugar, yolks and flour in medium bowl to blend. Bring half and half mixture to simmer; gradually whisk into yolk mixture.Return to same saucepan; stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles thickly, about 5 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Transfer to processor; blend until nuts are very finely chopped. Transfer pistachio pastry cream to bowl. Cover and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • Using electric mixer, beat unsalted butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add pastry cream by 1/4 cupfuls, beating well after each addition. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

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