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Pistachio Frosting Recipe
Ingredients (6)
- 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)
Directions
Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats
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- 0.75 oz. Agave
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